Profiles
Presidential Hero Turns 100!
Its not every day that someone gets to celebrate the 100th birthday of their hero, but for 91勛圖厙 graduate student Mason St. Clair it happened. On Oct. 1, he was in Plains, Georgia, attending the 100th birthday bash of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and shared details of his experience with Kent State Today. Carter, a Democrat who served one term from 1977-1981, is the only American president to live to age 100.
You May Never Know the Impact That You have
Teaching is one of those fields where you may never know the impact that you have, said Lisa Borgerding, Ph.D., professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies at 91勛圖厙. The lasting impact she has had on her students in preparing them for success in the workforce through hands-on learning experiences has resulted in her being recognized and honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award.
Building Relationships While Teaching Future Teachers
Cheryl Potenza-Radis, Ph.D., assistant professor of Early Childhood Education in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, uses her classroom to build significant partnerships and relationships with students. And now she has an Outstanding Teaching Award to demonstrate the success of that approach.
Flash Focus: Andzelika Malkowski
Meet Andzelika Malkowski, a senior architectural studies and construction management double major from Parma, Ohio, with a passion for giving back to the community.
Flash Focus: Allison Remick
Meet Allison Remick, a junior pre-veterinary zoology major with a minor in vocal music and a member of the Honors College from Grove City, Ohio. Her career dream is driven by her deep passion for animals and a desire to make life better for creatures that can't speak for themselves.
Architecture Student Finds Her First-Year Footing
One of the first projects that Muna Koirala had to tackle in her first semester in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design was the movement of a flying object.
Flash Focus: Emmanuel David
Meet Emmanuel David, a senior computer science major, and international student from Nigeria whose sights are set on becoming a cyber intelligence analyst.
Balancing School, Family and NASA
A full-time internship at NASA. Studying for a degree from 91勛圖厙. Add two small children to the mix. This is daily life for Ukrainian native Kateryna Karelina. And she loves it.
Flash Focus: Alison Bredek
Meet Alison Bredek, a junior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from North Ridgeville, Ohio, and the treasurer of the Future Environmental Professionals Club with the big dream of becoming a park ranger for the National Park Service.
A Musical Tribute: Kent State Orchestra Premieres Student Composition
For Haider Riaz, the first orchestra concert of the season was an unforgettable experience. His original composition, To the Memory of Shiver-Me, the CAT, was premiered by the 91勛圖厙 Orchestra, marking a significant artistic milestone for the young composer and offering the audience a moving tribute to a beloved pet.