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An Unexpected Gift

An Unexpected Gift

The death of one man meant a dream come true for a certain group of students. An unexpected gift that will help make getting through college a little bit easier, but for one student it was a surprise she’ll never forget. TV2’s Savanna McCarthy has more…. [bbrvideo]BBR_McCarthy_S8_Banani[/bbrvideo] A one-day photography class changed one mans life forever. Wallace “Wally” Hagedorn was a horticulturist and tree farmer who never finished his degree, but after one workshop at Kent State University, over seven decades ago, found a passion…

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Why It Matters

Why It Matters

Anchor Intro: Climate change has a new meaning at Kent State University. The largest factor in this change, race. The continued conversation on race relations has many bewildered, while others have begun to grow an appreciation after experiencing first hand why its so important. Reporter Savanna McCarthy spoke with students and has more. [bbrvideo]BBR_McCarthy_S7_WhyItMatters[/bbrvideo] Racial interactions have been on the forefront of many Americans minds since the death of 17-year old Trayvon Martin back in February of 2012. Students of…

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KENTalks on Race

KENTalks on Race

Anchor Intro: Race is a topic of conversation that many avoid. Talks behind closed doors and hushed tones or radical outburst and protest are many times where a conversation on race will lead. Kent State University strived to create a space where that conversation could be had in a positive and authentic setting. [bbrvideo]BBR_McCarthy_S6_KentTalks[/bbrvideo]

A Distinctive Kent State

A Distinctive Kent State

Anchor Intro: “It’s Northeast Ohio’s best kept secret” a phrase often heard when defining Kent State University…but why?  And is that all that Kent is? President Dr. Beverly Warren doesn’t think so, and the university is now bringing in an advertising firm to help Kent State become more distinctive and better known. [bbrvideo width=“475”]BBR_McCarthy_S4_Distinct[/bbrvideo]   If the caliber of the undergraduate students at a university is what helps determine prestige, what is Kent doing to ensure that higher caliber students want…

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Student Run Opportunities

Student Run Opportunities

Anchor Intro: Many organizations across the nation and the state offer hands on opportunities for students to gain hands-on on experience in their fields of interest.  Kent State University, in many eyes,  is seen and described as leader in this kind of advanced tradition. A student run film group on campus show us how the importance of this initiative in their operations. [bbrvideo]BBR_McCarthy_S3_Films[/bbrvideo] The Kent State University Independent films group held audition for it’s upcoming feature film “Un-Lucky” this past…

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Students in Departments Decisions

Students in Departments Decisions

Anchor Intro: Black or Pan-African Studies programs across the country share many of the same core values. What are those values and what makes Kent Sates so unique? Reporter Savanna McCarthy has the answer.   [bbrvideo]BBR_McCarthy_S2_Ritchie2[/bbrvideo]   The Pan African Studies Department of Kent State University is unique in many ways. One in particular being that its one of the only Pan African Studies programs in the US that has it own building, Oscar Ritchie Hall. Why you ask? Students…

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Back Off?

Back Off?

Anchor Intro: The relationship between a student and teacher is one that can lead to success in almost every area of life. That relationship becomes even more important once a student has reached the college level. [bbrvideo]BBR_McCarthy_S1_Why[/bbrvideo]   When walking into the Hub of Kent State University the first and most visible thing you see is students. From standing in lines at various restaurants, to sitting at tables chatting with one another and even surfing the web on their laptops,…

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Student Focused Campus

Student Focused Campus

[bbrvideo]BBR_McCarthy_P4_StudentFocused[/bbrvideo]   The Library, The Hub, Kent Market 2…The Esplanade and the Cyber Café…Empty hallways, classrooms and lounges. What is a university without its students but an infrastructure put in place to take up space? As an institution of higher learning since 1910, Kent State University has always    done its best to ensure that the graduation and continued success of its students. So much so, that newest President Dr. Beverly Warren understands the importance of implementing a “student first” policy…

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What Happens Next?

What Happens Next?

[bbrvideo]BBR_P3_McCarthy_President[/bbrvideo] On February 3rd 2015 President Beverly Warren gave a public account of what she’s learned after completing her 28 campus listening tour in December of 2014. The tours were put in place by Dr. Warren to help learn where Kent is both succeeding and also needing improvements. She held open forum conversations on various Kent State campuses with students, alumni, faculty and staff, and even parents to hear personal accounts of what Kent means to every kind of individual…

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An Unlikely Group of Decision Makers and their Petit Chef

An Unlikely Group of Decision Makers and their Petit Chef

  The decision makers…The people in charge of making the decisions no one else wants to make, and their small, blonde leader. President Beverly Warren has come to Kent State University and managed to do what past President Lester Lefton couldn’t do his whole Presidency. Beloved by faculty and staff for her attempts to create a campus community and on going attempts to remain as accessible as possible than any who have come before her, President Warren keeps everyone on…

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