Maybe 40 really IS the new 20. Just ask Kent State Geauga alum Ronda McCaskey, who was recently named 2022 NICU Nurse of the Year. This national honor came after a midlife career switch from real estate to nursing. And that was made possible by McCaskey’s decision to pursue a nursing degree alongside her daughter.  Rising to the top from among more than 600 NICU nurses nominated for this award from across the U.S., McCaskey was endorsed by many of her patients, co-workers, and family members for the exceptional care she provides to babies and families at UH Rainbow Babies & Chi...

KENT, Ohio – The Kent State Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship’s National Advisory Board welcomes John Karakadas, Kent State graduate and founder and managing member of Aesion, LLC, an investment management firm. Karakadas holds a degree in Industrial Management from Kent State University and an Executive Finance post Graduate diploma from the London Business School. Karakadas has a 35-year track record of creating value in demanding situations across a number of industries and geographies. His experience spans the aviation, technology, consumer package...

Many Kent State University students are interested in leadership positions both on campus and professionally. Ramona Hood, president and CEO of FedEx Custom Critical, started her journey as an entry-level employee and made her way up from there. In 2020 she became the first Black female president and CEO of a FedEx operating company. On Feb. 21, Hood spoke with Kent State’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and an array of College of Communication and Information students, staff and faculty. More than 100 guests eagerly crowded into FirstEnergy Interactive Auditorium in Fr...

Exploratory students explore. University College’s Exploratory Program at Kent State University is designed to provide students with information about different majors at the university and to teach them about on-campus resources available to them. The Exploratory Lounge, located on the first floor of Lake Hall, is the space made just for these activities. In the lounge, students are able to learn about majors and services by talking with Exploratory mentors, who can help students make informed decisions.  Exploratory students who do not live in Lake Hall can access the lounge throu...

Hi! My name is Amaya Kender and I am a senior majoring in Exercise Science with a concentration in physical therapy, class of 2023. Coming into college, I was experiencing excitement, anxiety, nervousness, yet courage. I was ready to take on a new chapter in my life to build upon my future. However, it was not until my Future Flash Day when my entire plan changed. Upon my arrival at the Kent Student Center, my parents and I met Daniel Nilsson, the Director of the Office of Diversity Outreach and Development. He was very welcoming and emphasized that I join his Bridges program. He exp...