P.J. Kimmel, a Kent State junior finance
major and undergraduate student trustee,
believes the best opportunities to be bold
at Kent State lie directly with faculty who
interact with students each day.

“We are in this journey together, and together we will define a shared vision with bold Kent State University clarity,” says Beverly Warren, Kent State President, who is asking the university community to get involved in helping to shape the university for the future.

P.J. Kimmel, a Kent State junior finance major and undergraduate student trustee, believes the best opportunities to be bold at Kent State lie directly with faculty who interact with students each day. He notes the caring nature many have shown in his personal development.

“Although many universities would agree that students come first, Kent State offers some of the most personable, down-to-earth professors who are world-class educators and advisors,” Kimmel says. “Our bold vision stretches across all campuses, and our professors’ selflessness and expertise are bold. I would sincerely argue that you would not find that at every university.”

Kimmel pointed to two experiences as solid examples of the impact of being bold. First were a pair of spring break trips he took with Kent State to serve people living in poor areas of the country, and second is an internship with a Fortune 200 Company that the university helped him secure during his sophomore year.

“From my personal stories, my point is that Kent State offers students countless opportunities to interact with our town, our state, our country and our world,” Kimmel says.

The Kent State community is encouraged to share their
thoughts on the university’s bold vision for the future.

Warren’s goal of drafting a vision, values and university priorities by May invites additional input from the community.

Please get involved and visit www.kent.edu/BeBoldKSU. Email your thoughts on the university’s bold vision for the future to BeBoldKSU@kent.edu and use #BeBoldKSU on social media.