Hua Li

Kent State graduate Hua Li is an expert in research methodology and researcher development. As an Academic Lead at XJTLU, she applies her rigorous RMS training to empower Ph.D. students and advance academic excellence on an international scale.

Student Sydney Brown poses with flowers while wearing a broadcast headset

When Sydney Brown arrived at Kent State University as a first-year student from Avon, Ohio, she didn't wait to get started. She walked into the TV2 newsroom — now Kent Stater TV — and introduced herself. That instinct to show up, dive in and tell stories has defined every semester since.Now a senior wrapping up her journalism degree in the College of Communication and Information's School of Media and Journalism, Brown has been named a 2026 Gracie Award recipient in the On-Air Talent category for TV students — recognition from Alliance for Women in Media that honors outstanding broadcasters fo...

Edward Bolden

Edward Bolden is a leader in institutional research, dedicated to transforming raw data into actionable insights. Currently serving as Senior Director at Case Western Reserve University, he exemplifies the impact of RMS expertise on university leadership and policy.

Irina Shcheglova

Kent State alumna Irina Shcheglova is an emerging leader in educational assessment and cross-cultural research. As an Assistant Professor and researcher, she focuses on measuring student engagement and development to promote lifelong learning and quality education for all.

Gunel Alasgarova

Meet Gunel Alasgarova, a Fulbright Scholar and Kent State alumna whose research in measurement and statistics is shaping educational policy and leadership. Her work bridges the gap between quantitative analysis and real-world impact in higher education systems.

Health Savings Account

How do Health Savings Accounts work?

To have a Health Savings Account (HSA), you must be enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan.  You can elect an annual contribution which will be deducted on a pre-tax basis from each of your paychecks in equal amounts. These contributions are to help you pay for current and future healthcare costs that your insurance does not cover. Any funds leftover at the end of the year will stay and continue to grow.

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My name is Jami Greb, and I am an honors student majoring in zoology with a minor in environmental studies. I will be graduating in spring 2026 and am currently applying to graduate programs in wildlife ecology. I chose Kent State because of the study abroad opportunities, R1 research status and its proximity to Pittsburgh, where I grew up. During my freshman year, I knew I had made the right decision when I realized how many opportunities Kent State and the Department of Biological Sciences had to offer me. The following summer, I studied abroad in the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, for 10 ...

Fashion & Feather at Cleveland Museum of Natural History

A new exhibition pairing fashion from Kent State University Museum's collection with ornithological specimens from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History opened Wednesday — Earth Day — at the Cleveland museum, where it will remain on view through Oct. 11."Fashion & Feather" brings together feather-adorned garments, accessories, taxidermy mounts and cultural objects, organized by species — including peacocks, ostriches, kingfishers and roosters — to explore how feathers function in nature and how humans have adapted them for ornamentation and design. The exhibition is presented in the muse...

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