Originally from Romania, Ana Wetzl, Ph.D., taught herself English at 17 years old. Today, she is an associate professor of English at Kent State University at Trumbull with expertise in Applied Linguistics and Composition Studies. Wetzl has earned a 2021 Outstanding Teaching Award for her research, inclusivity, encouragement and above and beyond teaching abilities. “It's humbling to receive this award because I know that there are colleagues of mine who are just outstanding teachers,” Wetzl said. “We have amazing teachers at Trumbull and the fact that the students were kind enough to nomina...

Dear Kent State University Student, This is a reminder that you are not fully vaccinated and must take part in regular testing for COVID-19. Who Must Test? You are receiving this reminder for one of these reasons: You have an exemption from the university’s vaccine requirement and must submit to regular testing to comply with your exemption or you have submitted your request for an exemption and are waiting for it to be approved. You are noncompliant with the university’s vaccine requirement and must test until you come into compliance. Even if you are in the process of rece...

Kent, Ohio — The Glauser School of Music returns for the in-person Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference Feb. 3-5, 2022. Highlights for the Glauser School include several presentation sessions by our faculty, students and alumni, a performance by the Kent State Percussion Percussion Ensemble with guests from the African Ensemble and Asé Xpressions, and our annual Alumni and Friends Reception. Visit our booth number 508 in the exhibit hall. View the School's complete conference program to see everything we're up to over the next three d...