Profiles
Kent State’s Making Our Own Space Program Gives Teens a Taste of Architecture
Summer camps for kids interested in architecture don’t come along often – at least that’s what Elise Bolton’s mother discovered when she searched for one. But then, not a whole lot of 11-year-olds may dream of becoming architects.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Alumna Wins Prestigious NFL Writing Award
Mary Kay Cabot's career covering Cleveland sports began with a simple internship at The Plain Dealer while she was a student at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡. More than 40 years later, that internship has led to the highest honor in professional football journalism.
Crossing the First-Year Finish Line: ‘I’ve Learned So Much’
Muna Koirala’s first year at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ was an exercise in academic anxiety, and she’s willing to share her story in hopes that her struggles will help other students overcome their own.
Aging with Care Through Technology
As a doctoral student of sociology, Adedayo Adeagbo is doing her research on dignity care for aging people using advancements of technology in healthcare. With a specialization in medical sociology, Adeagbo’s thesis is built on the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare workers and the use of robots for caring for older adults.
Former Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Staffer Turns 110
Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons of Mantua, who served as a secretary for three Â鶹¾«Ñ¡presidents, will celebrate her 110th birthday on May 17.
Assistant Dean Liz Sinclair Devotes Career to Kent State
The Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Assessment at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Liz Sinclair has worked with thousands of students during her 48-year career at the university. Now, as the spring 2025 semester ends, she sets her sights on retirement.
Flash Focus: Graduating University Storytellers
Meet Camille, Malina, Hayden, Matthew and Timmy, five graduating seniors from across the College of Communication and Information who work for Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Division of University Communications and Marketing. These students have been gaining more than just hands-on experience; they are helping shape the university’s story.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Alumnus’ Air Force Career Takes Off
From Massillon, Ohio, to the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas, Kenneth Strait, a 2024 Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ graduate, is a standout example of how hard work pays off. From Massillon, Ohio, to the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas, Kenneth Strait, a 2024 Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ graduate, is a standout example of how hard work pays off.
A Hop, Skip and 5,000 Miles to Kent State
If you look into the stands of the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center during a Â鶹¾«Ñ¡women's basketball game, you’ll find a mother-daughter pair of students from Brazil cheering with all their might. Five thousand miles from home, Hetty and Fernanda have found new activities and friends in the United States.
Flash Focus: Aislinn Foran
Meet Aislinn Foran, a senior communication studies major with a focus in applied communication and a minor in public relations from Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. With a heavy involvement in the Her Campus at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ (HCKSU) chapter, Foran contributed to creating a welcoming environment for all members.