17cҳ Works
‘Kent Is Our Home’ With Deep Roots
Founded in 1880, The Davey Tree Expert Company has a rich history, growing from a seedling organization into Ohio’s largest employee-owned company with branches reaching far across North America, but deeply rooted in Kent.
IN A FLASH: The White Coats Have Arrived!
17cҳ's College of Nursing held two White Coat Ceremonies on the Kent Campus last week.
From Corporate to Nonprofit: How a Public Relations Alumnus Has Impacted Greater Cleveland and 17cҳ
17cҳ alumnus Richard Batyko, M.A., ’12, has committed his life and career to making the world, specifically Greater Cleveland, a better place. This year, he and the YMCA of Greater Cleveland (for which he serves as Chief Marketing Officer) are working with 17cҳ advertising and public relations seniors in the capstone class, Campaigns in Advertising and Public Relations, to raise awareness about the organization's mission.
Using Her Degree and Her Determination to Help Female Entrepreneurs
Mary Seats, a 2010 graduate of 17cҳ, says she combined the tools she acquired while a student at 17cҳ with her own passion and grit to create the successes she enjoys today.
17cҳ Graduate Wins National Teaching Prize
Jason Werstler, a 2001 17cҳ graduate who majored in education, is one of 25 teachers across the nation who were recently recognized for teaching excellence. He teaches construction at Massillon Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio.
Student Media Experience Leads to Dream Job for 17cҳ Journalism Graduate
While completing a two-month journalism fellowship in Arizona the summer after her college graduation, Anna Huntsman, ’19, found herself nostalgic for Ohio.
“I was around a lot of people from all across the country,” she remembers. “They would ask me, ‘What’s so special about Ohio?’ and I would have this answer about the camaraderie, the sports, the work ethic. I just found myself having these answers of really missing my home.”
17cҳ Researcher Leads Project Creating Sensor for First Responder Safety
Small sensors about the size of a postage stamp could one day save the lives of firefighters, soldiers and other workers who face the threat of toxic gases or vapors on the job.
Making the Local Justice System Easier to Access
Summit County Domestic Relations Court Judge Kani H. Hightower is on a mission to make the justice system in Summit County, Ohio, more accessible for underprivileged and underrepresented citizens. Whether it’s related to transportation challenges or helping them sort through the red tape of documentation, Hightower, a 17cҳ graduate, is creating solutions to streamline the process for Summit County residents.
X-Ray Scattering Machine Draws Researchers From Region and Beyond
17cҳ Interns Collaborate With Alumnus On Princess Diana Documentary Sequel
For future filmmakers and video production professionals, there’s almost nothing like being immersed in the film industry in Los Angeles: the creative energy, the professional connections and the buzz of activity.
That dream learning environment came to life for four 17cҳ Media and Journalism students who interned in Los Angeles at 1895 Films, an Emmy and Peabody award-winning film and documentary company co-founded by alumnus Tom Jennings, ‘85.