Preston Family gives Geauga Scholarship

Preston Superstore is a prominent family-owned business in Burton recognized for its motto, “The Nicest People Serving The Nicest Guests.” Perhaps less well-known is the family’s civic commitment to education in general and at Geauga in particular.“Philanthropy has always been a core value in our business,” says Jackie Preston-Franck. She manages marketing, advertising, and customer service at the auto dealership, which was founded by her father, Pat. “We came to this community over 30 years ago and were welcomed and supported, so we made sure giving back to our...

Finals Week De-stress, Fall 2024

  Libraries hosted a Stress-Free Zone for students during Finals Week. The event offered activities including Coloring for Calm, snacks, beverages and quality time with the ultimate stress-busters: fluffy, friendly therapy dogs.        Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Kent State Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description of what’s happening in the photo along with when and where ...

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