New Face
April McClellan-Copeland
Senior Writer
University Marketing and Communications
Kent Campus
JOB DESCRIPTION:
I write compelling stories about Kent State students, faculty and staff.
WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:
August 2017
EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:
I was a communications specialist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Prior to that, I spent nearly 25 years as a news reporter – most recently at The Plain Dealer.
LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:
I appreciate my supportive colleagues, who helped me make a positive transition to the university.
ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER:
Kent State’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and its focus on students first are major attractions.
RESIDES IN:
Oakwood Village, Ohio
HOMETOWN:
Cleveland, Ohio
EDUCATION:
B.S. in Journalism, Bowling Green State University
HOBBIES:
Nurturing plants indoors and out; traveling to beachside cities; fellowship with my family and book club members Ladies of Lit; and decorating my home.