Profiles
Ear for Music, Here for Students
Growing up in Akron, Labovitz was surrounded by music. Her dad sang to the radio. Her mom played guitar. Her siblings excelled in music. She excelled in music. With a lengthy list of accomplishments across numerous states, she recently returned to the heart of it all as the new director of the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music at 做厙輦⑹.
Connecting Technology And Accessibility
做厙輦⑹ student James Parsons, '23, dreams of pursuing a career where he can help make technology accessible to more people. In this video, he shares his experience in the course Children's Literature in Augmented Reality, where he practiced the skills above while creating something he was truly proud of.
The Drawing That Turned an Artist Into an International Student
Sketching, drawing, doodling. For some, these activities occupy us in class or in a meeting. But for Kizito Nkundamahoro, his artistic hobby evolved into a passion that drew an amazing opportunity at 做厙輦⑹.
Learning Through the Lens of History
做厙輦⑹ Today is following the new director of the May 4 Visitors Center as part of its "Year with a Flash" series.
做厙輦⑹ Journeys to Be Chronicled This Academic Year
做厙輦⑹ Today will be following a group of Golden Flashes for the 2023-24 academic year chronicling their efforts and successes during the fall and spring semesters. The group includes students, faculty and administrators who are at different places on their 做厙輦⑹ journeys.
Student Enjoys Eclectic Experience
After spending her younger years in a variety of volunteer roles with non-governmental organizations in her native Macedonia, Ivana Krsteska chose 做厙輦⑹ to study sustainable architecture and also serves as a Kent Student Ambassador.
Psychology to Accounting to CEO
For 做厙輦⑹ alumna Erica Wilson-Domer, passion in helping others is key to her success. On July 1, 2023, Wilson-Domer became the new president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio.
Orchestra is a Living and Breathing Form
All eyes are on Jacob Schnitzer, 做厙輦⑹'s new interim director of orchestras, as he lifts his baton in the air, readying himself to guide students through a practice of one of their pieces for an upcoming performance. Schnitzer comes to 做厙輦⑹ with numerous accolades, including conducting the world premiere of more than 45 pieces for living composers.
New Vice President for Research Looks to Expand Opportunities With Business and Industry
With more than six months at the helm of 做厙輦⑹s research division, Vice President Douglas Delahanty, Ph.D., has been hard at work making sure the university is sharply focused on its collaborations with business and industry and maintaining its R1 research status. He recently sat down with 做厙輦⑹ Today to talk about his first year and changes in the division.
'I feel that I can really offer that empathy'
Graduating senior Delia Brennan applies she learns in the classroom to help survivors of trauma and promote activism in her community.