After a national search, Alison Caplan has been selected as the new director of Kent State University’s May 4 Visitors Center, a museum that tells the story of the shootings at Kent State on May 4, 1970, set in the context of the 1960s. Caplan currently serves as director of education at the National First Ladies’ Library in Canton, Ohio. She will begin at Kent State on July 18. In her new position, Caplan will serve as an integral educational resource in the university’s effort to remember and commemorate the killed and wounded students. Caplan will preserve their stories for future genera...
Office of Global Education
Deciding on a Study Abroad ProgramCeeJay Scott knew he wanted to study abroad since freshman year. Then, COVID happened and for a moment he thought he wouldn’t actually be able to see the places that caught his attention earlier on—China, Australia, Brazil… “I was very patient and then COVID was kind of dying down a little bit, things started to open up and then that's when I said ‘OK, it might be kind of cool for me to start searching for opportunity or where I wanna go’.” He soon contacted an advisor to learn about all the options available.“And I found Egypt, which stood out to me...
Honors Title
HONORS
The Honors in Florence program is designed to offer Honors College students uniquely challenging and engaging experiences in this remarkable and vibrant historic setting. Students will gain an international perspective and learn about other cultures through a variety of curricular offerings and educational travel opportunities tailored for them. Students studying in Florence who complete the Honors Study Away Contract will receive three Honors credit hours for meeting all the contract requirements.
Fashion Title
FASHION
The Kent State Florence Fashion program provides junior-level Fashion Design and Merchandising students the opportunity to take design studio and merchandising classes to complete major requirements, while exploring Italian fashion and culture through various study tours. During spring semesters, students attend premier Italian trade shows and visit Italian destinations known for fashion and textiles, such as Milan, Como, Prato, and Rome.
Education Health and Human Services Title
EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Communication Title
Communications
CCI Florence (College of Communication and Information) offers courses designed to take advantage of the international setting while keeping students focused on their majors and progressing toward their degrees. Students can acquire or advance skills in such courses as Documentary Filmmaking, in which they work in small teams to create documentary films using advanced digital technology.
School of Theatre and Dance
Michelle Hunt Souza
330-672-2082
msouza@kent.edu