Profiles

Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights and Planned Parenthood organizers and volunteers canvassing in Akron, Oct. 28

Activism in Action

“For students especially, this is our future. This is about your individual rights as a person, and it's incredibly important because this is the future that we have for Ohio,” said Sam Zern, a graduate student in Kent State University’s College of Public Health and regional field organizer for Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights. Zern is working to help others see what she believes is the Issue 1's value.

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Kent State Today

Jason Kostura at Sports Center

Broadcasting in the Big Leagues

From a young age, ESPN associate producer and Kent State University alumnus Jason Kostura fell in love with the world of sports. Long before his days at ESPN, you could find Kostura on the field ... or mat or court.

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Michael Daniels, Ph.D.

Daniels Among 2023 “30 For The Future” Honorees

Michael Daniels, Ph.D., director of the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center at Kent State University, has been recognized among the 2023 “30 for the Future” award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber.  

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Hannah Fender, Kent State senior psychology major.

Addicted to Love of Research

Soon after her decision to major in psychology at Kent State, someone had suggested to Hannah Fender that she should get involved in research as an undergraduate. So, she signed up to work in the research lab of Clare Stacey, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, looking into how empathy changes over time in medical students. And that's when Fender was first bitten by the research bug. 

Tags: Research & Science, Student Life, Profiles, Students First, Department of Psychological Sciences

Honors College

Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, who lost his dad in high school, sits in the Memorial Garden on Kent State's campus

Major Loss Inspires Student's Passion and Positivity

Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, a first generation college student, perseveres despite the hardships he has endured.

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Davey Tree at 2020 Kent State Homecoming Parade

‘Kent Is Our Home’ With Deep Roots

Founded in 1880, The Davey Tree Expert Company has a rich history, growing from a seedling organization into Ohio’s largest employee-owned company with branches reaching far across North America, but deeply rooted in Kent.

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Professor David Silva instructs a class

Building a Stronger Democracy Through Civility

Each election season, we're all surrounded by more and more political content circulating online. David E. Silva, Ph.D., assistant professor, is studying online conversations and shedding light on how online civility plays a role in building a stronger democracy. 

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College of Communication & Information

Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath

‘Deep Down, I’m Just a Regular Guy’

Kent State alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life. 

Tags: Kent State University College of Nursing, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Alumni, Community & Society, Community Impact, Profiles

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Virginia "Ginnie" Dressler, digital projects librarian, shows a photo of her grandfather, mathematics professor Byron Dressler from 1970.

Long Legacy: Dressler Family Spans 75 Years at Kent State

Three generations of the Dressler family have worked for Kent State University spanning 75 years. 

Tags: Profiles, Organizational Sustainability, University Libraries, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, Department of Mathematical Sciences

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Jordon Egbert, far right, a Kent State graduate student, takes part in traditional Rwandan dancing during the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda.

‘This Experience Changed Me in More Ways Than I Could Have Imagined’

Kent State University graduate student Jordon Egbert said taking part in the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda has changed his entire perspective on life. 

 

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