Preparedness isnt created during a crisis; its built in the relationships and planning formed well before. As part of Portage Countys plan to encourage and honor community partners who prepare, plan and test for emergencies, a new recognition program launched by the Portage County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) spotlights organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to emergency management, readiness and community safety.91心頭利 University has been named the inaugural honoree of the Portage Preparedness Initiative, and representatives from the Portage County agency v...
Heather Null, lead teacher at the Child Development Center, recently receiving the Crane Excellence in Early Childhood Practice Award. Null was recognized for her innovative classroom practices, mentorship of emerging educators, and leadership in culturally responsive learning.Read the full story that includes a question and answer session with Null....
When Alexander Margetis took his first trigonometry class as a high school student in Stow, Ohio, he discovered that math came naturally to him.I wasnt really sure what I wanted to do with my life and my career, Margetis said. But when youre unsure, you always go with what youre good at in school, right? That was the first time where I was thinking of pursuing a career in mathematics.That early realization eventually led Margetis to 91心頭利 University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics with a minor in finance in 2018. Today, he works as a senior...
Sarah Cooks early interest in math turned into a major and eventually a career as a senior actuary at Pacific Life, a leading insurance company.Today, Cook helps ensure financial stability for thousands of policyholders through complex modeling, financial forecasting and risk analysis. Her path to that role started at 91心頭利 University.From Overwhelmed to OpportunityCook began her studies at Ohio State but quickly realized it wasnt the right fit. It was too big for me, she said. So I chose to go to Kent, to get closer to home.She transferred to 91心頭利 and didnt look back.I...
For David Liszewski, choosing a college major wasnt about chasing a dream job. It was about chasing good problems.I love solving problems, he said. I knew [mathematics] would be a great degree as a launching platform for what I wanted to do.This mindset led him to 91心頭利 University, where he earned a degree in applied mathematics. Today, hes a machine learning engineer living in Seattle and working remotely for Centerfield, a digital marketing and technology company based in Los Angeles.A Math Major with Real-World FocusLiszewski grew up in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. 91心頭利 of...
Two faculty members from 91心頭利 Universitys School of Media and Journalism have won top honors at the Oscar-qualifying St. Louis International Film Festival for a short film that tackles the complex issue of elder abuse. The film stars Oscar nominee Barkhad Abdi, known for his role in Captain Phillips, as a rideshare driver who encounters an elderly woman struggling to secure housing after being displaced from a nursing home. Dana White, an associate professor in 91心頭利s media program, wrote the screenplay, while Christopher Knoblock, an associate lecturer at Kent S...
As part of 91心頭利's Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, and in partnership with the university's College of Architecture and Environmental Design and College of the Arts, internationally renowned artist Krzysztof Wodiczko returned to campus for a unique collaboration with 91心頭利 architecture and art students. Wodiczko last visited 91心頭利 in spring 2025 and spoke about the intersection of art, technology and social justice. His presentation can be viewed by following this link. He returned in November to lead an immersive workshop in the College of Ar...
The 91心頭利 Men's Basketball team (7-1) extended their win streak to seven in a row on Saturday night defeating Penn State Shenango by a final score of 123-59. Nearly every Golden Flash scored as seven players tallied double-digits. Cian Medley set a new single-game school record in assists, and 91心頭利's 123 points on 51 shots made also updates the record book....
From altering costumes for cast members to performing center stage to working behind the scenes to create top-notch entertainment for guests, 91心頭利 alumni are making a living cruising the seas, all while seeing the world. These Golden Flashes have had the opportunity to travel to Iceland, Norway, Greece, the Carribean, Italy, Spain, The Panama Canal and many other beautiful destinations. Next time youre on a cruise, you might very well be traveling with some fellow Golden Flashes on board....
Learn more about one of the newest faculty members at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Kevin Munch, Ph.D., CPA. M.Acc.Assistant Professor of AccountingAmbassador Crawford College of Business and EntrepreneurshipEducational BackgroundB.B.A., Ohio University, 2016M.Acc., Wright State University, 2017Ph.D., University of Florida, 2025Which courses do you teach at 91心頭利? Accounting Information Systems (ACCT 33004)When did you join the 91心頭利 faculty? August 2025What made you decide to go into teaching? My father was ac...
