Career and Community Studies

Abigail Donina is Right at Home at Kent State

 After graduating from Peters Township High School in Pittsburgh, Abigail “Abbey” Donina had to choose between two universities: Slippery Rock in Butler County, Pennsylvania, or Kent State. So, she did what most students do and toured both campuses.But having a relative at Slippery Rock didn’t …

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Career And Community Studies

Medina Resident and Kent State Student With Down Syndrome Receives National Scholarship

Erin Hawley selected to receive grant by the National Down Syndrome Society The National Down Syndrome Society has announced that Erin Hawley of Medina, Ohio, is one of 18 outstanding students who have Down syndrome to be awarded a scholarship to help cover the cost of postsecondary or enrichment c…

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The First Group of Students With Intellectual Disabilities Gets Ready to Graduate From Kent State’s Career and Community Studies Program

Maddie Morsefield is like any other high-achieving college senior at Kent State University. She is a straight-A student. Her résumé is filled with work experience and awards, and she is going through mock interviews to help her land that first job. But what makes Morsefield extra special is that sh…

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