Kent State University wasn’t just where alumna Julia Ryan went to school; it was part of her life growing up in Northeast Ohio with her father, Frank X. Ryan, Ph.D., associate professor and undergraduate coordinator of philosophy. “I kind of grew up on the Kent State campus,” Ryan said. “It was always a shoo-in: ‘I know I’m going to Kent, but what is it going to be for?’”Raised in a family that valued the humanities, Ryan decided to major in history and minor in political science.“History was always a big interest for me,” she said. “For a while, I tottered between theater or something el...

Meet Shashwati:Shashwati Sikder Sharaya made the journey to Kent State University from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to pursue a degree in biotechnology. Currently in her junior year, she is an accomplished student involved in several organizations, including the Kent State University Honors College and also serves as a Peer Assisted Study Session leader. This upcoming summer, she will also participate in the Kent State Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE). Working alongside Dr. Kim Min Ho, she is accomplishing her dreams in medical research by earning a bachelor's degree f...

Kent State University’s Culinary Services faces the daily challenge of serving more than 20,000 meals to students, staff, and faculty. This task is further complicated by the increasing number of food allergies. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of food allergies has risen by 50% since the 1990s; therefore, raising awareness and ensuring safety are top priorities. In response to this increasing issue, University Culinary Services has implemented concrete steps to lower the risk of allergic reactions. These include clearly labeling all food it...