This semester brought many accomplishments for the College. Progress continues on the new Crawford Hall on front campus. This building project is made possible thanks to many generous donors, including Robert and Janet Archer, whom you can read about below. Thanks to the support of the Archers and other contributors, Crawford Hall will provide a state-of-the-art learning environment when it opens in 2024.
Notable speakers on campus this semester included Pawan Verma, EVP and Global Chief Information Officer at MetLife, who gave back to his alma mater by sharing his experiences with Executive MBA students and guests at the fall Executive MBA Speaker Series on Nov. 12.
Alumnus Evan Schumann, President and CEO at L’uva Bella Winery, was recently recognized by Forbes in the Food and Drink category of its 30 Under 30 listing. As a graduate of the College's entrepreneurship program, he serves as an example to current students interested in entrepreneurship. Many opportunities related to entrepreneurship are available to students including the fall Idea Pitch Competition which was held on Dec. 1. The event allowed student entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas to a panel of executive judges to win cash prizes.
Amy Grincewicz, Ph.D, Director of Instructional Design, received the Directors’ Award for Exceptional Service to Quality Matters, a national organization focused on quality online education. Amy works closely with faculty teaching business courses in an online format to ensure the highest quality of online course development and delivery.
We reflect on this semester with gratitude for all who have made these accomplishments possible. I wish you Happy Holidays and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
Robert M. Archer, MBA ’61, and Janet Archer Name Trading Lab and Business Analytics Lab in Crawford Hall
Bob Archer, MBA ’61, began his Kent State University journey as a result of a tuition assistance program that his first employer, The Hoover Company, provided as a benefit.
“My career goal was to pursue management positions and some day own my own company,” said Bob. “Hoover’s program allowed me to attend night classes on the Kent Campus to earn my MBA, which I did in 1961.”
Alumnus Shares His Experiences with Executive MBA Students
Kent State alumnus Pawan Verma, MBA ’08, EVP and Global Chief Information Officer at MetLife, reflected on his career and discussed future opportunities and challenges for business leaders during the Executive MBA Speaker Series in November.
Kent State entrepreneurship graduate Evan Schumann, ’17, and his wife Marisa Sergi were recently recognized in the Food & Drink category of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. Schumann is co-owner of L’uva Bella Winery with Sergi, whose family has been in the wine business for over 15 years.
Amy Grincewicz, Ph.D., Receives Award for Quality Matters Implementation
Amy Grincewicz, Ph.D., director of Instructional Design at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, was recently recognized by the international leader in quality assurance in online learning environments with the Directors’ Award for Exceptional Service to Quality Matters.
We believe in the promise and potential of our Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship students, and we know they will go on to make their communities better and brighter in remarkable ways. This holiday season, make their futures Forever Brighter! Please consider a gift to the college’s Student Emergency Scholarship Fund.
Gifts made by or postmarked by Dec. 31 may be counted in your annual tax return.
