Profiles

Lashonda Taylor ED.D., is associate chief of staff in the president's office.

When Lashonda Taylor, Ed.D., associate chief of staff for Kent State University’s President’s Office, graduated from high school in 1997, she set out on the road to a college education.But Taylor’s college journey was filled with detours that took her off course. A major life event immediately thrust her into the job market, and it was not...

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Jordan Decatur Flash Friday Header

Welcome to Flash Friday! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life.Meet Jordan, senior sociology major and wrestler, who is helping youth on and off the mat, bringing mentorship and new skill sets to the children of East Cleveland through the Beat the Streets program.   Serving 10,000 ...

Michelle Michel

Michelle Michel, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student at Kent State University College of Nursing, has been instrumental in updating Summa Health System’s nurse residency program by utilizing evidence-based practice methodology. Michel explained that evidence-based practice is the process of translating research into practice....

Jasmine Bonder with her grandmother

Having recently completed her terminal nursing degree, three-time Kent State University College of Nursing alumna Jasmine Bonder, shared this achievement was important to her as it highlights her nursing expertise. “Each degree showcases a chapter of my life and the interests that I had back then. Obtaining my first degree only inspired me...

Sandra Morgan

Sandra Morgan, director of strategic partnerships and outreach for the College of Arts & Sciences at Kent State University, was appointed the honor of Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) at an investiture ceremony at the British Embassy Ambassador’s Residence in Washington, D.C....

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Flash Friday Heather Thrush

Welcome to Flash Friday! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life. Meet Heather Thrush, a nontraditional student majoring in psychology at Kent State University at Geauga, working to minimize the stigma of mental health care. Thrush was raised in Highland Heights, Ohio, but has lived in Ge...

Student chef Alexander Richardson

Growing up in Eastlake, Ohio, Alexander Richardson dreamed of pursuing a culinary career. Now, as a junior in Kent State University’s Hospitality & Event Management program, offered through the university's School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration, he is working on making that dream a reality.Culinary pursuits have always b...

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Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., assistant professor of computer science at Kent State, meets with students from his research lab.

Kent State Today will be following a group of Golden Flashes for the 2023-'24 academic year chronicling their efforts and successes during the fall and spring semesters. The group includes students, faculty and administrators who are at different places on their Kent State University journeys.  The 2023-24 academic year has been ...

Jon Jivan preparing for the 2017 Eclipse

It’s a bit hard to explain to someone who hasn’t witnessed it before. With a total solar eclipse coming to our backyards on April 8, I’ve been surprised by the reaction of many who will be in or near the path. “What’s the big deal,” they sometimes say. “Overhyped” is a word I often read in the comments of local eclipse news stories.I get i...

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Flash Friday Sally Maltempi

Welcome to Flash Friday! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life.Meet Sally Maltempi, a senior chemistry major with a focus in biochemistry and a music minor at Kent State University from Rootstown, Ohio. Maltempi currently tests foodborne diseases at the Crystal Diagnostics microbiology lab b...