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College of Communication & Information

Alumna Heidi Baumgart posing with Flash wings painted on brick wall

Heidi Baumgart, '06, graduated from the ºÚÁÏÍø School of Media and Journalism (MDJ) and maintains her connection with us by volunteering with ºÚÁÏÍø Ambassadors and the College of Communication and Information (CCI). As a leader and integrator, she develops leadership skills in students, professionals and business leaders. Heidi calls connection her favorite sport and KSU is her favorite team—we're grateful to have such a dedicated superfan. Learn more about her journey and insights below. 1. What drew you to Kent State? My high school art teacher had go...

Advertising Student Media workers in the Hagedorn Gallery

Over the past year, Student Media’s advertising team has undergone a remarkable transformation, restructuring, growing and reimagining its role within the broader Student Media ecosystem. With a full team of seven student staff members, including a dedicated sales manager and the support of the Student Media Director acting as sales advisor, the advertising unit is evolving into a fully-fledged media outlet of its own. And with this exciting shift comes a brand-new name: Flash Media.Flash Media will serve as the advertising and marketing arm of Student Media, offering strategic, creative and m...

Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., Kent State executive vice president and provost, was a keynote speaker at the International Town and Gown Association conference at Kent State June 3-6, 2025

Members of the International Town and Gown Association (ITGA) gathered at ºÚÁÏÍø this week to network, share knowledge and reaffirm their commitment to partnerships between universities and colleges and the communities in which they reside.More than 280 people attended the 2025 ITGA City and University Relations Conference, which kicked off at the Kent Student Center ballroom on June 4.Todd Kamenash, Kent State’s associate dean of students for conduct and community engagement, chaired the ITGA conference, which had the theme Communicate, Collaborate and Celebrate.Kamenash overse...

CHEA-Recognized Licensure Programs

CHEA-Recognized Licensure Programs

Kent State also offers licensure programs that CAEP does not specifically review because they are accredited by another CHEA-recognized accreditor; these programs are all also approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education:

  • Multi-Age Education – Art (NASAD)
  • Multi-Age Education – Music (NASM)
  • Multi-Age Education – Dance (NASD)
  • Library/Media (ALA)
  • School Audiologist (ASHA)
  • School Counselor (CACREP)
  • School Psychology (APA)
  • School Speech-Language Pathologist (ASHA)

Student Leaders lined up receiving awards

Each spring, we celebrate not only the accomplishments of our graduating students, but also the passing of the torch—the moment when one generation of leaders makes way for the next. This year’s Student Media leadership team has been exceptional, guiding our media outlets through transformation, innovation and a deepened connection to our campus and community. Their legacy is already clear, and their influence will continue to shape our work for years to come.Audio and Entertainment As the first-ever director of the newly formed Audio and Entertainment division, Anthony Furiga helped buil...

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