Dave Thoman
Dave Thoman is the CEO & Visionary of Leading Edge Distribution, Deltarack USA, and LED Foot Real Estate,
Savon Harris was born to perform. The junior musical theatre major found his passion for the stage while he was still in high school, but he actually planned to pursue a different career. For a long, long time, I wanted to go into the trades. I didn't really see myself going to school necessarily, but when I found my niche and musical theater, I definitely was like, I need to hop on this and pursue it, Savon recalled. In seventh grade, his father said to him: "Go show your talent to the world!" He did, and that decision eventually shifted his career trajectory to...
When 91心頭利 University student Madison Jackson, a senior sociology major, presented her research on housing equity at 91心頭利s Undergraduate Symposium for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors, she garnered a first-place win.Jackson was among the 261 students who presented 203 posters and oral presentations ranging from scientific research to dance pieces at the Undergraduate Symposium for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors. The Undergraduate Symposium provides an opportunity for undergraduate students and recent graduates to showcase their hands...
Ivory Kendrick, a senior public health major with a concentration in health administrative services, has always believed in the power of understanding and connecting with others. Born and raised in Ravenna, Ohio, Ivory grew up with his father, who instilled a deep respect for education in him. In 2020, Ivory faced a devastating loss when his father passed away from a heart attack. At the time, he was still in high school and unsure of what the future held in store, but he knew he wanted to make his father proud. College became the natural path for Ivory, and he initially considered...
Conflict Resolution and Communication | Fall 2026
Intrapersonal Conflict and Stress Management
- ONLINE; August 24 - September 20
- 2 graduate credits: CES 50093, CRN # 18140
Personal Development and Leadership | Fall 2026
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- 3 undergraduate credits: SPED 40093, CRN # 18229
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Mental Health and Wellbeing | Fall 2026
Addressing Anxiety in the Classroom
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- 2 undergraduate credits: SPED 40093, CRN # 18226
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