Profiles

Connections and Enthusiasm Combine for Distinguished Teaching Award
A war reenactor, a history enthusiast and a 35 years veteran educator. However, the most important thing for Bradley Keefer, associate professor of history at Kent State Ashtabula, is the connections he makes with his students, leading him to earn the 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award.

Seizures, Epilepsy Just More Motivation to Succeed
When CJ Harris' health took a sharp turn, the junior from Macon, Georgia, committed to fulfilling his dream of playing college football despite the obstacles.

Should I Stay or Go? Professor Weighs In On Future for Twitter Users
With all of the changes recently happening at Twitter with Elon Musk's new vision for the platform starting to take shape, what should Twitter users should do in regards to the platform?

Kent State of Mind: Following My Heart
Luca Ralph, a junior midfielder from Maple Grove, Minnesota, talks about her journey from dancing shoes to soccer cleats.

Passing With Grace and Dignity: Nursing Professor Honored for Her Work in Hospice Care
Making sure the seriously ill have the chance to communicate their final messages to loved ones, share their feelings and mend family relationships has been the primary focus of Dana Hansen's career as a hospice nurse.

Pilot Pride! Delta Captain Snaps Photo Showcasing Daughter Following In Her Footsteps
Delta Captain Stephanie Johnson is all smiles seeing her daughter, Alex Johnson, and Laura Wilson featured in a Kent State advertisement at Cleveland Hopkins Airport.

Alumna Emilia Sykes Headed To Congress
Alumna Emilia Sykes to be sworn in January in Washington, D.C.

Total Eclipse of the Flash
Kent State staffer Michael Gershe took these photos of Tuesday's full lunar eclipse, also called a "blood moon", out of his Cuyahoga Falls apartment complex from 4:30 to 5:30 a.m.

Getting to Know Your Neighbors
John Skrtic, a proud Kent State alumnus and Cleveland Public Library’s chief of special projects and collections, enjoys archiving the people and places of Cleveland.

‘Paying Attention to Dynamics,’ the New Faculty Athletic Representative
Theresa Walton-Fisette is Kent State's new faculty athletic representative. This position ensures the academic integrity of intercollegiate athletics, facilitates an inclusive environment and enhances the student athletic experience.