Guide to Experts

Kent State has numerous experts, including witnesses, historians and other members of the university community, who are available for media interviews about the history and impact of May 4. Their contact information can be found in the Guide to Experts by entering "May 4" in the block marked "expertise".

Assistant Dean - College of Public Health, Operations and Community Relations
Ken Slenkovich
Dr. Thomas Pascarella
Dr. James Tinnin
Outreach Program Coordinator
Josh Filla, MPA
Senior Lecturer
American Association of University Professors. (AAUP), American Society of Training and Development (ASTD), National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), National Communication Association (NCA)
Lisa Waite
Associate Professor
Jeff Nelson
Professor
National Communication Association, Ohio Communication Association
Erin Hollenbaugh
Assistant Professor
Alice Crume
Associate Professor
National Communication Association, Association for Chinese Communication Studies, Central States Communication Association
Bei Cai
Professor and Coordinator of Doctoral Education
Don Wicks
Director, RCM & Business Operations
Audrey Lingenfelter
Executive Director
Matthew Rollyson
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