Profiles
Getting to Know Your Neighbors
John Skrtic, a proud Kent State alumnus and Cleveland Public Library’s chief of special projects and collections, enjoys archiving the people and places of Cleveland.
‘Paying Attention to Dynamics,’ the New Faculty Athletic Representative
Theresa Walton-Fisette is Kent State's new faculty athletic representative. This position ensures the academic integrity of intercollegiate athletics, facilitates an inclusive environment and enhances the student athletic experience.
Building a Winning Wardrobe: Teen Vogue LEGO Fashion Design Challenge
Imagine making a dress out of LEGO dots. Matthew Williams, a junior fashion design major at Kent State, is doing just that.
Quintin Cooks Makes the Days Count
From student-athlete to student government to homecoming royalty, Quintin Cooks, senior communication studies major, is breaking barriers and getting the most out of his college experience.
Kent State Senior Has Kept a Secret: Her Age
Kent State University student Maya McDaniel began her collegiate journey at age 14. Now a 17-year-old senior, she is set to graduate with a degree in game design and a minor in computer science and also set to become one of the youngest students to receive a bachelor’s degree from the university.
Alumna Morgan Dawson’s Construction Pants Combine Comfort and Utility
Alumna Morgan Dawson created Dawson Workwear, a line of pants specifically for women in construction, to provide comfort and an appropriate fit for the female body.
Leaf Peeping From New Heights
Tahini! Offers a Taste of the Middle East to Diners at Rathskeller
Two Syrian immigrants who met by chance when one was taking an English as a Second Language class from the other, have joined forces to bring a taste of their homeland to Kent State University diners.
‘Kent State Values the Arts’ Says New School of Theatre and Dance Director
Tony Hardin grew up loving the arts, pursuing a career in scenic, lighting and projection design. Learn more about Hardin, the new director for the School of Theatre and Dance, as he answers these five questions.
Kent State Entrepreneurship Major Finds Success with Hand-Stamped Jewelry Company
For as long as she can remember, Lauren Hollis has enjoyed being an entrepreneur. Her love for entrepreneurship began as a young child as she made bookmarks from strips of paper and sold them door to door in her neighborhood.