PTA Program Selects James Hideg as Clinical Instructor of Year

James Hideg was selected as 2019 Clinical Instructor of the Year by students and staff of the physical therapist assistant program at �Ը�� East Liverpool. A licensed physical therapist, he is the owner and president of University Sports Physical Therapy, located in Youngstown.

As a clinical instructor, Hideg works with PTA students who are placed in the facility as part of their educational experience and training. He has been an active clinical instructor for �Ը��’s physical therapist assistant program at the East Liverpool and Ashtabula campuses for several years.

Hideg is a credentialed clinical instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association and a certified athletic trainer. He is active in his community and highly involved with youth athletes in the Youngstown area.

Hideg was nominated for this award by �Ը�� East Liverpool PTA students. “He challenged me and allowed me to think critically, and he encouraged me to believe in myself,” stated one student.

�Ը�� East Liverpool offers an associate degree program for students interested in becoming physical therapist assistants. To learn more, visit www.kent.edu/columbiana. 

Cutline: James Hideg was named Clinical Instructor of the Year by �Ը�� East Liverpool physical therapist assistant students. Presenting him with the award is Katie Sutton, academic coordinator of PTST clinical education at Kent East Liverpool.

Updated: Friday, December 9, 2022 08:49 AM

Friend of the Salem Campus: John Tonti of the Salem Community Foundation

�Ը�� University at Salem recently presented John Tonti the Friend of the Campus award, the highest honor presented annually to non-students. It recognizes community members, businesses and organizations that support increasing access to higher education in Salem and surrounding communities.

Tonti is the president of the Salem Community Foundation, a position he has held since 1992. He began his tenure with the organization in 1981 as its treasurer.

Shining the Spotlight On Outstanding Salem Students, Faculty, Staff, Community Members

�Ը�� University at Salem recognized the academic achievements of several students during its annual Student Awards Ceremony, while also honoring the service of faculty, staff and its Friend of the Campus.

The awards and recipients are:

Our Power, Our Planet

�Ը�� East Liverpool Observing Earth Day

The 2026 �Ը�� East Liverpool Earth Day observance will be held April 25, from 9 a.m. to noon in Purinton Hall, located at 400 E. Fourth St. The free event is open to the public.

This year’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet. Featured speakers are Zihan Lin Ph.D. from Cleveland State University and Kelli Pastore, parks director with the Salem Parks and Recreation Department.

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