Elevations is a weekly radio show presented Saturdays at 7 a.m. on WKSU. Hosted by Dr. Amy Reynolds, dean of the College of Communication and Information, Elevations features interviews with Kent State University faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends. Through engaging conversations, we are telling the story of Kent State’s upward trajectory made possible by the innovative spirit and boundless energy of our community members.
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Holly Barkdoll, along with her husband, has been creating Holiday magic on stage for 29 years for Magical Theatre Company.
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David Schmoll thought he was leaving music behind years ago when he came to study at Kent, but improv hooked him and it's taken his life to interesting places.
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Kent State alum and long-time podcast creator and strategist Eric Nuzum discusses what people should think about if they're considering starting a podcast.
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KSU Alum and former WKSU program director talks about his new book, and his history with podcasting.
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Kent State University micro-bacteriologist runs lab that traces COVID-19 in area waste water, which predicts its spread.
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The First Star - Kent State Academy is among the country’s only long-term college readiness programs for high school youth experiencing foster care that include both immersive residential summers on a university campus and monthly sessions during each school year.
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Eunice Foote presented evidence in 1856 that carbon dioxide in the atmosphere contributed to retaining the sun's heat.
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Dr. Kevin Cordi is a teacher and a national storytelling champion. His book, "You Don't Know Jack," traces the history of the character called Jack down through the ages.
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Dr. Pamela Grimm, chair, discusses the Faculty Senate’s role in navigating Kent State University through the pandemic.
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A discussion with Christopher J. Woolverton, PhD on his past work with infectious disease and the factors that lead to the current pandemic.
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We spoke with Kent State President Todd Diacon on the challenges the institution is facing in light of the ongoing pandemic. Diacon became Kent State University's 13th president in July 2019. He is a tireless advocate for student success and has more than 30 years of experience in higher education leadership.
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The Quasar Energy Group has been tasked with hauling away Kent State University's food waste that was ground up through the Grind2Energy system. The food…
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Kent State University is adding a Grind2Energy system in the dining area of it's new Design Innovation Hub. No food scraps pre- or post-consumer will go…
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Lisa Audet, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in Speech Pathology and Audiology at Kent State University. She is a former Provost Faculty Associate in the…