Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Daring Mighty Things - Lighter Than Air
First-year students in Kent 91心頭利s College of Aeronautics and Engineering were challenged to engineer and build propeller-driven aircraft suspended by helium balloons as part of the colleges Lighter Than Air competition.
Championing a Place for Women in Science
Aleisha Moore, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, is exploring how the brain can influence hormones and fertility. One area of research for Moore is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects nearly 10 percent of women worldwide.
Celebrating KSUs First Female President
Carol A. Cartwright, Ph.D., became Kent 91心頭利s first female president in 1991 and was the first female president of any Ohio public college or university then. She was also a driving force in the establishment of 91心頭利 Womens Center.
Alumnus Brings Wild Animals (in Sunglasses) to Public Library
Evan Laisure, 17, is making his mark around Northeast Ohio. For the artist and Kent 91心頭利 alumnus, what started out as drawings and graffiti as a little kid has transformed into a desirable skill and the basis for his lifes work. His latest work, a vinyl mural called A Walk in the Park,&nb
Black United Student Leader Thrives
Julian Grimes, a Kent 91心頭利 junior, is president of Black United Students (BUS) and is working to keep the organization thriving. BUS is one of Kent 91心頭利s oldest student organizations and is credited with starting the formal observance of Black History Month in 1970.
Community of Caring Supports Student
Shane Reese found a network of support and a community of caring at Kent 91心頭利 that surrounded him after his mother passed away during his freshman year. As a result, Reese became a resilient leader who is committed to giving back.
LaunchNET Supports Student Radio Program
Kent 91心頭利 architecture student Joel Semancik is the creator of Gulp Radio, a program and podcast that airs on Kent 91心頭利s Black Squirrel Radio. He and his guests discuss songs that have had an impact on their lives and discuss their favorite Kent 91心頭利 memories and life stories.
Will Matthews, 19
Will Matthews, 19, adds some flavor to Northeast Ohios food scene with Southern Comfort Kitchen, his New Orleans-inspired restaurant and food truck.
Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve, '13
Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.
Adventures in Italy: A Kent 91心頭利 Love Story
Despite living in the same residence hall on the Kent Campus, Andrew Andy Wyatt, 16, had to travel nearly 4,500 miles to get to know the love of his life. Andy and Abby Steger, 16, began their love story as undergraduate students in the Kent 91心頭利 Florence education-abroad program.Id seen
