Originally posted on Kent State's Alumni page“I want to bring issues to the forefront. Not just issues today, but from the time of enslavement to the present day, and talk about mental and physical health and wellness throughout the years and how we’ve ended up where we are today.”During her junior year at Kent State University, Amanda Flowers, ’01, Ph.D., had an idea of what path she would pursue after earning her bachelor’s degree in psychology. She wanted to attend graduate school, and she wanted to help people. Coincidentally, Kent State’s McNair Scholars program had just begun i...

Inspired by robotics, Sophia Matar always knew she wanted to pursue a career in information technology (IT) and major in computer science. At Kent State University, she picked up valuable skills that helped her in her first job at Sherwin-Williams in Cleveland.   “The classes I took, especially those involving teamwork, prepared me for corporate life,” Matar said. “Each person brings unique knowledge and skills, and by working together, we can create a great product.”After completing an internship and co-op at Sherwin-Williams, Matar graduated in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Scie...