Open for Business at Kent State [Video]

KENT, Ohio — Kent State University is taking the hands-on learning experience to the next level.

A core group of students worked directly with a building and contractor company to help build a brand-new, high-tech learning facility from start to finish.

Crawford Hall is now open to the public and open for business.

It’s the largest building on Kent State University’s campus.

The overall project was years in the making.

The students who participated in the building process say the experience made their collegiate journey much more worthwhile and prepared them for a future in architecture and management.

Kent State Senior Giana Testa’s passion for building and developing runs in the family.

Her father, Matthew, works in construction as a project manager, and she’s watched his creativity and determination unfold before her.

“My dad was a big influence in choosing Construction Management for sure,” Giana Testa, Kent State University senior in construction management, said.

Attending Kent State in her hometown and pursuing a degree in the field, …