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Mike Jackson

Professional in Residence
College of Communication and Information, School of Media and Journalism
Kent Campus

JOB DESCRIPTION

Professor teaching undergraduate students aspiring for a career in advertising or marketing, advertising strategy, and advertising messaging and communications.

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

January 2022

EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:

Founder and CEO, 2050 Marketing LLC

LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE:

The students, faculty, and staff are very impressive. The commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging is very impressive.

ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE AS AN EMPLOYER:

The opportunity to give back to Kent, a place that has special meaning to me, and to work with Dean Amy Reynolds, one of the finest educators that I've met, is a 'once in a career opportunity.'

RESIDES IN:

Scottsdale, AZ

HOMETOWN:

Youngstown, Ohio

EDUCATION:

B.S. Journalism, Kent State University School of Journalism
M.A. Communications, The Annenberg School at The University of Southern California

HOBBIES:

Golf, Reading, and Travel