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One Kent State short course inspired a high school student’s lifelong love of photography—and was so memorable that he made sure to pay it forward. Now his generous gift gives Kent State students in photojournalism and photo illustration the opportunity to pursue their passions.

by Jan Senn
Images courtesy Special Collections & Archives unless otherwise noted

Courtesy Special Collections & Archives

News photography expert J. Winton Lemen, of the Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York, taught the beginner’s session at the Short Course, assisted by Kent State University photography students.