Education Roundup: Malone appoints vice president for enrollment
CANTON − Malone University has appointed Eric Young as its vice president for enrollment. Young comes to Malone from Walsh University, where he has served as director of undergraduate admissions. Young will take on his duties as vice president at Malone on April 3.
During his career, Young has served as an admissions counselor, transfer coordinator, assistant director of admissions, associate director of admissions, and director of admissions. His work in the enrollment field led to his current appointment as chair of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Recruitment Leaders.
Young completed his undergraduate education at Bowling Green State University. He earned a master’s degree and a doctorate in higher education administration from Kent State University.
Stark State College open house is Thursday
JACKSON TWP. − Stark State College invites prospective students to an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the main campus, 6200 Frank Ave. NW. Attendees will learn how to spend less to be prepared for an in-demand career or make the first two years of a bachelor’s degree more affordable.
The evening will feature a special 4:30 p.m. session for graduating high school seniors and their parents with information about 2023 free fall tuition. At the open house, students and their guests can meet professors and admissions representatives, get help with the financial aid process, tour the campus, learn about student services and resources and explore program options.
For more information and to RSVP, visit www.starkstate.edu/openhouse.
Walsh University wins CFA Institute Research Challenge
NORTH CANTON − Walsh University recently took first place in the 2023 CFA Institute Research Challenge hosted by the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of Cleveland, an organization that promotes professional development, ethics and awareness through outreach and engagement with the financial community. The team representing Walsh’s DeVille School of Business beat five finalists and is preparing to compete in the regional competition in April in Chicago.
The CFA Institute Research Challenge is a competition that tests the analytic, valuation, report writing, and presentation skills of university students. Each year, teams of three to five undergraduate and graduate students compete in a comprehensive and applied case study competition. Team members representing finance and accounting majors include Jessie Varnis, Cameron Gregory, Megan Maxim, Oskar Johannessen and Lucas Jorstad.
To learn more about the CFA Institute Research Challenge, visit https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/societies/challenge.
Kent State to offer Bachelor of Social Work on regional campuses
NEW PHILADELPHIA − Kent State University recently announced the creation of a bachelor of social work academic degree program, which will launch in Fall 2023 with a focus on rural social work. The College of Applied and Technical Studies program is fully offered at the Ashtabula, Salem and Tuscarawas campuses, but students can take courses at any one of Kent State’s regional campuses.
Students are able to apply for admission to the program, which will begin offering classes this fall. While the program is fully offered at the Ashtabula, Salem and Tuscarawas campuses, students can take courses at all of Kent State’s regional campuses.
Courses will be delivered in a hybrid instruction format to offer students maximum flexibility between online and in-person classes that fit their schedules. In-person courses will be held at the Ashtabula, Salem and Tuscarawas campuses.
Students who graduate from the program will be eligible to test and become licensed social workers in Ohio. Qualified graduates of the BSW program can go on to enter an accredited master of social work program in advanced standing status, which may significantly reduce the time needed to attain an advanced degree.
To learn more about the BSW degree, visit www.kent.edu/cats/bsw; email mabutle3@kent.edu; or call 440-964-4268.
Ninth annual Walsh University Cavathon breaks record
NORTH CANTON − The ninth annual Walsh University Cavathon dance event benefiting the children of Akron Children’s Hospital and in support of the Children’s Miracle Network is celebrating a record-breaking year. With more than 50 participants, the daylong event held in the Marlene and Joe Toot Global Learning Center on March 18 raised more than $49,000.
This year’s theme was carnival, with dancers wearing brightly colored clothes as they participated in competitions throughout the 12-hour day. The students stayed busy by dancing, playing games and hearing from the families who are part of the Children’s Miracle Network from Akron Children’s Hospital. The interaction provided an opportunity for students to hear first-hand the stories of strength of the children who benefit from Akron Children's Hospital care and programs.
Cavathon is a part of the Children's Miracle Network, which is a philanthropic organization, uniting students at hundreds of colleges, universities, and high schools across the United States and Canada to raise funds for Miracle Network hospitals.
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