Our Stories
Stories and Highlights from Across the Regional Campuses
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![Headed to Houston are (front, from left) Joy Carpenter, mentor; Lamar Salter; Diane McElwain of NASA HUNCH; Miles Reynolds; Dr. Jessica Paull, Rising Scholars coordinator; and (back, from left) Grace Huddlestun, mentor; Jose Garcia III; Karrin Diegdio; Vixx Mohrbacher; and Elizabeth Mostella, mentor. С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Columbiana County campuses Rising Scholars heading to Houston for NASA HUNCH Culinary competition finals round.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Rising-Scholars-Headed-to-Houston.jpg?VersionId=6hq2v7tPjdUAFgAjMo3Crhtr_7d.jHpJ)
A team of Rising Scholars from the С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Columbiana County campuses earned a spot in the finals of the NASA HUNCH culinary competition at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. The scholars will compete with teams from around the country on April 17 to determine if…
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This article appeared in the March 10 edition of the Canton Repository. Written by Patricia Faulhaber. Photos by Julie Vennitti Botos.С»ÆƬÊÓƵ at Stark assistant professor Alicia Pieper teaches in the Human Development and Family Science department. She taught for…
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ’s Regional Campuses are hosting a series of information sessions designed to help Eastern Gateway Community College students navigate the transfer process and continue their education pathways.Admissions and student service teams are proactively working to…
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![Alan Talarczyk, a graduate student in С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's College of Public Health, got his educational start at the Twinsburg Academic Center. Alan Talarczyk, a graduate student in С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's College of Public Health, got his educational start at the Twinsburg Academic Center.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Alan%20T.%20graduates%20main.jpeg?VersionId=mpefnEN8aXljsfHAJUmEm3mrv_AXAJmP)
A first-generation student who began his education journey at the Twinsburg Academic Center now has his sites set on medical school.
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The Ohio Department of Education recently awarded С»ÆƬÊÓƵ $1.2 million to support Choose Ohio First scholarships. This funding will support learners pursuing associate degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and expand options for…
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Say hello to Alexis Watson, a true trailblazer with big dreams and an even bigger drive.Walking into classes where some heads turn to check if she’s lost, Watson doesn’t flinch. Instead, she rebuffs doubters and naysayers. “Just because I’m a female doesn’t mean I’m…
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![Student Alexis Watson works on an engineering project with a professor](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/rc-begin-watson-1500x600.jpg?VersionId=zE6YjXa3dnaV5WP60BaOZqmlVdiANUTo)
Say hello to Alexis Watson, a true trailblazer with big dreams and an even bigger drive.
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The Animation Career Review’s 2024 Animation School Rankings report is out and for the second year in a row, the С»ÆƬÊÓƵ College of Applied and Technical Studies Bachelor of Science degree in Animation Game Design (AGD) ranks among the top animation programs…
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![Ashtabula PTA Grad Caitlin Sharman helps an injured athlete](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/pta-atc1-1500x600.jpg?VersionId=eo_uUOOnR0pRA_1uRvpEZzAnMDHthLpL)
The passion that led to success and a great job as a certified athletic trainer hadn’t left Caitlin Sharman, but she reached a point in her professional career where she sought to enhance her existing skill set while adding some flexibility to her life.
That led the Vermont…
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![Dating violence is prevalent among women ages 16-24.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/Stop2_3.jpg?VersionId=fL7M6qUFKevHGJPDJtBAb2EXpfLJEZIm)
After experiencing dating violence in high school, Rhylee Shepherd turned her pain into a teaching opportunity for her peers through the Know Your Worth project.