POV shares insights from the 5X community on important topics. In this essay for Kent State Today, 5X President Todd Diacon offers insight into the ongoing discussions over the future of public higher education in Ohio. In his POV essay, Diacon shares his thoughts on “centers of excellence” and how they’re rooted in Kent State’s history.The idea of “centers of excellence” has entered Ohio's higher education conversation, and I welcome it. Not as a provocation, but as an opportunity. Because if we’re going to talk about which Ohio universities represe...
Craig Fishel, Financial Advisor at AXA Advisors LLC.
Having an understanding of how the economy works and the analytical side of things, helps me have a more in-depth conversation about investments/retirement with my clients.
Autumn Mickens
"Recruiting Kent State sales students has really changed my standard when looking for an ideal candidate for our program. They are so poised, professional and clearly understand how to conduct themselves in a real-life sales environment. It is clear to me that the work that is being done in the sales program at Kent State is lightyears ahead of other universities."
Kevin Hogan, Director of Risk Management at Macy's Corporation
In my current role, I am the Director over Risk Management, Credit Bureau Dispute Operations, and Fraud Forecasting at Macy’s. I truly feel like I have one of the best jobs anyone could ask for. I work with a great team and I get to help set policy and develop strategy for Macy’s credit card portfolio in partnership with Citigroup. Every day is different and presents new challenges. The skills I use today are much of the same skills the Kent’s economics program helped me harness. The basic understanding of macro economics is also critical in my role.