Student Life
College Credit Plus Student Takes Calculated Approach to the Future
Without a doubt, Elizabeth Sowa is the definition of high achiever. Currently a junior at Glen Oak High School, they earned a first-place award this past summer at the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) competition as a College Credit Plus student through the Stark Campus.
Serendipitous Encounter Leads to International Opportunity for Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Architecture Student
A lecture series in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design changed the trajectory of Â鶹¾«Ñ¡senior Georgia Coulter's college experience, allowing her to study abroad with Frank Barkow, an educator, researcher and architect.
How One Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Student Turned Pain Into Pride
When Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ senior Julia Michalak was in elementary school and middle school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the idea of going to gym class made her sick to her stomach. Now in her final year at Kent State, Michalak will soon earn her bachelor’s degree in physical education and sport performance, with a goal to help other kids like her overcome their insecurities and learn to enjoy physical education.
Flash Focus: Abigale Traska
Meet Abigale Traska, an alumna and current graduate student from Brunswick, Ohio, whose willingness to explore her options has yielded a promising future.
I AM FIRST Week Honors First-Generation Students, Staff and Alumni
Students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated I AM FIRST Week, a recognition of Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ students’ first-generation identity, by building community and showcasing campus-wide support.
Flash Focus: Payton Schramski
Meet Payton Schramski, a senior interior design major with a marketing minor, from Grand Rapids, Michigan.
IN A FLASH: Reflections of Fall
A university photographer captured a stunning scene of beautiful fall skies over the Esplanade, near the Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design.
Entrepreneurial Students Rise Up for Annual Elevator Pitch Competition
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ students showcased their business ideas at LaunchNET’s annual Elevator Pitch Competition on Oct. 23, filling the DI Reactor with passionate energy, fast pitches and big dreams.
Flash Focus: Richard Skains
Meet Richard Skains, a sophomore economics major and USG director from Rocky River, Ohio, who guides – and literally drives –fellow students toward success.
Students and Scholars Create Memorable Learning Experiences
Student groups and classes celebrated Halloween in creative ways as unique as their majors.