Profiles

Michelle Michel

Michelle Michel, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student in the 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 to continue to learn more,” said Bonder. “There is so much information, and I want to know it all.”  

Sandra Morgan

This Women's History Month, Kent State Today is exploring different women who have made their mark on campus. 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

Heather Thrush is a nontraditional student majoring in psychology at Kent State University at Geauga, working on research related to mental health care. She's also a competitive weightlifter.

Student chef Alexander Richardson

A student chef's culinary journey to his dream took him from Cuyahoga Community College to Kent State. 

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

The 2023-24 academic year has been a life-changing one for Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., an assistant professor of computer science in the College of Arts and Sciences, who embarked on his first faculty position at Kent State last semester.

Jon Jivan preparing for the 2017 Eclipse

Jon Jivan, senior coordinator of videography, shares his family's 2017 eclipse experience in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

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Flash Friday Sally Maltempi

Sally Maltempi, a senior chemistry major with a focus in biochemistry and a music minor at Kent State University from Rootstown, Ohio, tests foodborne diseases by day and sings opera at night.  

Chukwuemeka (Emeka) Chukwukere

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Kent State University College of Nursing senior Chukwuemeka (Emeka) Chukwukere relocated to Cleveland, OH, when he was eight years old. Growing up he was inspired to go into the healthcare field by his parents who are licensed practical nurses.

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Alumna McKenzie Morgan, fashion influencer

Kent State University alumna McKenzie Morgan has been there, done that, and has seen it all from fashion to travel. Morgan began her fashion blog in high school, writing about trends and other aspects of the fashion world. Now she travels a world Styled By McKenz.