Warren, OH (May 10, 2022) - As a child, Deanne Parr dreamed of one day becoming a nurse. And while a teenage pregnancy influenced her decision to drop out of high school, this Friday night – 14 years later, and now a mother of two – her dream will come true. 

Parr’s success results from a long journey. Eight years ago, she completed her GED and moved to Champion to take care of her mom, Lourie. She had started a nursing program after obtaining her GED, but she acknowledges that it was challenging while caring for her new baby, Corbyn. 

Adding a research project can seem too much with jobs, classes, and other responsibilities. However, every year, students are up for the challenge. This year's submissions ranged from "Analyzing Smallpox" to "What Music Brings People to Tears."

Kent State Trumbull's Veterinary Technology Student Club (VTSC) kicked off National Pet Month by committing more than $2,000 in donations to three local animal rescue shelters and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to support pet owners in Ukraine. 

Students offered ink paw prints and sold Kent State Trumbull Veterinary Technology apparel at Mosquito Lake Dog Park's annual Howl-O-Ween to raise most of the money. 

By BOB COUPLAND, Reporter
Originally printed in Tribune Chronicle, March 12

CHAMPION — Area high school students had the opportunity to meet and hear from women working in science, technology, engineering and math careers and to learn about the education and training they received to enter those fields.

The Ohio Attorney General recently announced Kent State University and its College of Applied and Technical Studies (CATS) joins four other regional partners to form "OPOTA Close to Home," a collaboration that extends the reach of Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) training for Ohio's law enforcement officers. 
 

With more than 20 years of giving back to the Warren community, Dante A. Capers will share his inspiration with Kent State University at Trumbull's graduating class at this year's spring commencement. Capers, a Warren High School graduate and Kent State Alumnus, will deliver the commencement speech during the May 13 ceremony at Packard Music Hall.