Jacob Tomsky is a hotel industry expert who has been in the business for over a decade. Global Gurus noted him as one of the “World’s Top 30 Hospitality Professionals for 2014.” Tomsky’s vast experience in hotels has allowed him to work through all the ups and downs of the service industry. Pulling from his real-life experiences, Tomsky amuses readers with his tales of various positions from serving as front desk man, valet parker, sheet folder and more. Readers are presented to a full spectrum of hotel workings, from the inside and outside views.

Former "Fat Chef" Rocco Whalen is the owner and operator of Fahrenheit-Cleveland and Fahrenheit-Charlotte. He has also been busy showing off his culinary skills with Rosie & Rocco's Italian Eateries inside the Horseshoe Casino and First Energy Stadium, and Rocco's at the Q inside Quicken Loans Arena.

2024-25 RECIPIENTS

 
Distinguished Teaching Award

Christine Howell, MSN, RN, CNE

Arthur Karas, president of C&K Industrial Services, is a recognized leader in the industrial and environmental

A vibrant force in Cleveland's business landscape, Reneé Deluca Dolan is a respected figure among the city's top CEO

Shampa Banerjee, Ph.D. is a C-suite executive and global leader who transforms and s

Online or in person, every KSU event gives you a chance to connect, learn, and make a difference. From international festivals celebrating diverse cultures to thought-provoking discussions on pressing global issues, there's something for everyone all year round (and usually, free food too!). 

Hundreds of KSU students go abroad every year, whether it’s on their own for a semester or with an organized faculty-led group over a short break. Read some of their stories to find out where they went, how they felt beforehand, and how their experiences have shaped who they are today.