Profiles
‘Right Place, Right Time’ to Save a Life
Robert Slade said that instead of walking his normal path across the Eastway Dining Hall during his shift one day, he abruptly took a different route, and that small decision put him in the right place to save a life.
Flash Focus: Bryson Bodo
Meet Bryson Bodo, a biology major with a pre-medicine concentration from Unionport, Ohio, and a member of Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Honors College.
Goodyear Blimp Pilots Have Full-Circle Moment
The skies over Â鶹¾«Ñ¡'s Airport will feature a unique homecoming this weekend as three alumni return to pilot the Goodyear Blimp during the Aeronautics and Engineering Expo (A&E Expo) on Saturday.
Flash Focus: Molly Wagar
Meet junior art history major and English minor from Medina, Ohio, Molly Wagar. The decision on what to study at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ was an easy one for Wagar, and she has found inspiration in the people and professors she has met here.
Flash Focus: Angelique Wong
Meet Angelique Wong, a 2022 Fashion Design alumna and current graduate student from Silver Spring, Maryland, who is pursuing a master’s degree in emerging media and technology.
Father and Son Complete First Flight Together
A father and son, both Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ alumni, graduates of the professional pilot program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, recently achieved a remarkable milestone. Scott and Kyle Koeppl completed their first flight together as Southwest Airlines pilots.
Student Is Now the Teacher
Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ because it was close to her new home in Cleveland and had a reputable fashion design program. Now an industry professional, she is giving back as a key faculty member.
‘Now Is the Time to Do What You Want’
Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Today through her final two semesters at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡in our "Year with a Flash" series. Most recently, as she prepared for graduation, McGreal shared her thoughts about her journey with an inspiring message for other Â鶹¾«Ñ¡students.
Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From Kent State
In 2020, Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that Â鶹¾«Ñ¡would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation’s first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off.
Refugee Overcomes Obstacles to Graduate and Inspire Community
As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ graduate, has not only overcome significant challenges during her time in the United States, but she’s also helping others in similar circumstances.