“These awards highlight Dr. Neal-Barnett’s dedication to advancing the understanding of psychological and social issues affecting marginalized communities and her commitment to fostering positive change through media,” Karin G. Coifman, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State, said.

Matar interned at Sherwin-Williams during her senior year at Kent State and signed on to a cooperative education program (co-op) after 12 weeks. She earned her degree in computer science in May 2024 and now works full-time at Sherwin-Williams as an advanced information technology (AIT) analyst and software developer
 

The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence dives deep into AI and prepares graduate students to work and research with emerging AI technologies. Graduates can apply their knowledge in industries such as healthcare, retail, biology and psychology, as well as in military and community settings.  

We are proud to have been one of just 22 universities to offer the mapmaking course and are especially proud of our students who played such a key role in the war effort. Bea McPherson’s contributions to cartography and geography are an inspiration to our students and faculty

Matthew Vajda, a doctoral student in the Department of History at Kent State University, has been selected as one of only two recipients of a coveted $15,000 fellowship stipend from the U.S. Army Center of Military History for the academic year 2023-2024.

Blair graduated from Kent State in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a minor in advertising. She is now pursuing a Master of Science in political science focusing on conflict studies and comparative politics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), planning to graduate in December 2025.

Balancing academia with motherhood, Shuster became a non-traditional student at nearly 30. Encouraged by dedicated professors, she soon found herself knee-deep in research on traumatic brain injuries, merging her love for psychology with public health.

Kent State nurtured both my confidence and my curiosity,” Cottrill said. “The faculty and opportunities helped me discover the path I wanted to follow—and gave me the tools to succeed once I got there