Why is Philanthropic Support Needed?
Sponsorships
Public funding for arts programs is dwindling and private support is critical to ensuring that the Kent Blossom Music Festival continues to provide a top-tier chamber music program for the future of classical music. This program provides affordable and accessible opportunities to young musicians and the regional community.
College of Education, Health and Human Services
Congratulations to EHHS professors Christine Balan (Special Education), Associate Lecturer Kevin Eckert (Physical Education and Sport Performance) and Assistant Professor Meghan Magee (Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology) for being selected by ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ women’s basketball senior student-athletes as their Most Valuable Professors.Balan was selected by Bridget Dunn, Eckert was chosen by Bianca Juzzo, and Magee was picked by Jenna Batsch.The announcement was made during a recent women's basketball game at the MACC vs. Northing Illinois University. Senior members of of the women's basketball...
POV shares insights from the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ community on important topics. Sgt. Tricia Knoles, a 20-year law enforcement veteran with ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Police, teaches Blue Courage to help officers manage career-related emotional challenges affecting mental health. She instructs both academy cadets and experienced officers seeking mutual support in their demanding profession. When I started as a Blue Courage instructor, I didn't realize how deeply this program would impact not just new recruits, but veteran officers like myself. Today, this 16-hour training course has become mandatory acr...