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![Theodore Albrecht, Ph.D., professor of musicology in Kent State University’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, has been awarded the Beethoven Medal in recognition of his musicological contributions to the study of composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Theodore Albrecht, Ph.D., professor of musicology in Kent State University’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, has been awarded the Beethoven Medal in recognition of his musicological contributions to the study of composer Ludwig van Beethoven.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PROFILES-Music-New.jpg?VersionId=RnUFEL6Pw89eUH0U3vc7yJR08kFAQder&h=e6f36a9c&itok=leCkMaDj)
Theodore Albrecht, Ph.D., professor of musicology in Kent State University’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, has been awarded the Beethoven Medal in recognition of his musicological contributions to the study of composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
![International students smile for the camera as they arrive to a warm welcome from Kent State volunteers. International students smile for the camera as they arrive to a warm welcome from Kent State volunteers.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-AirportPickup.jpg?VersionId=xXsw4FBHHdS07f88A0kWVQi0U01_iaIS&h=e6f36a9c&itok=NgL6WYgS)
Kent State University's Office of International Student Affairs welcomed new international students enrolled this academic year by organizing airport pickups.
![Jada Howard (far right) makes a point during a lively discussion on how to develop good critical thinking skills during the Bulldog Flash Academic Institute. The 14-year-old Canton McKinley High School student dreams of becoming a veterinarian. Bulldog Flash Academic Institute](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/REGIONAL-BULLDOG-FLASH.jpg?VersionId=jXpLbyXYBU.qzVDCTgKUEUJl2idSbva4&h=e6f36a9c&itok=44FvEwhw)
Ever since she can remember, 14-year-old Jada Howard has wanted to be a veterinarian. Recently, she started on a path at Kent State University at Stark that will help make her dream come true.
![Mary Beth Spitznagel, Ph.D. (right), a clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor at Kent State University, talks with a pet owner. Mary Beth Spitznagel](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIAL%20FEATURE-Pet1.jpg?VersionId=y2081Wk6t4Pm4W6kLZTj9mXRLngkmByw&h=e6f36a9c&itok=s24mW0hE)
Mary Beth Spitznagel, Ph.D., a clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor at Kent State, examined pet owners' psychological experiences while caring for a sick pet.