Terry Kuhn, 2006 Distinguished Alumnus
Terry Kuhn received his bachelor's and master's degrees in music education from the University of Oregon, and after teaching band, chorus, and general music in Oregon schools for six years, completed doctoral studies at Florida State University. He was an assistant professor at the University of Maryland from 1972-77, also serving as research chair for the Maryland Music Educators Association.
At Kent State University since 1977, Dr. Kuhn taught numerous classes, ranging from Experimental Research in Music to The Music Business. He has been editor of the Ohio Music Educators Association's Contributions to Music Education and member of the editorial review committee for the Journal of Research in Music Education, and a member of the Society for Research in Music Education.
He co-authored three books with Gustav Wachhaus, Harvey Reid, and Clifford Madsen, contributed chapters or articles to five books, and has published numerous articles in music journals.
Kuhn was serving as Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies, Director of Continuous Improvement, and professor of music at Kent State when he retired in 2003—the same year he became co-editor of the NACDA Journal of the National Academic Advising Association.
| DISTINGUISHED ALUM AWARDS Given annually and presented at commencement. The award is given in honor of continued service to the school, honor to the school, and service to the community. |
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| 2011 | Mira Frohnmayer Mary Seereiter, Dance |
| 2010 | Doree Jarboe Timothy Ryan, Dance |
| 2009 | Richard Benedum Ann Rodiger , MS Dance |
| 2008 | Larry Gookin Barbara Sellers-Young, Dance |
| 2007 | Ray Miller, Dance Edgardo Simone |
| 2006 | Terry Kuhn Dianne Markham, Dance |
| 2005 | Julie Anne McCornack Sadie Tiffany Mills, Dance |
| 2004 | Barry McNabb, Dance Richard M. Smith |
| 2003 | Allan Eugene Aitken |
| 2002 | Richard Fuller |
| 2001 | Charlotte Plummer Owen |
| 2000 | Janet Towner, Dance |
| 1999 | David Schrader |
| 1998 | Jon Appleton |
| 1997 | Lynn Sjolund |
| 1996 | Doug Orme |
| 1995 | Jerold Ottley |
| 1994 | Gene Slayter |
| 1993 | MarAbel Frohnmayer |
