Welcome to Flash Friday! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life.Meet Virginia Doherty, a junior triple major of history, art history and economics with minors in marketing and ancient, medieval and renaissance studies. Doherty is from Pittsburgh, but she also has dual citizenship in the U.S. and Australia.Originally a nursing student, Doherty started working with a couple of historical sites that awakened a strong interest in art and art history, which led to her history-related majors.“The combination of academia, education and creativity being ...

 AboutMajor: TechnologyGraduated: 2013Although Dexter's journey to Kent State was shaped by his athletic talent— he was recruited from Redkey, Ind., to join the Men’s Varsity Track and Field team—he credits his career success to the education he received at the College of Aeronautics and Engineering. “There are not many colleges where you get the hands-on experience like you do at KSU.”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 machini...

In a celebration of Black History Month, Kent State University Culinary Services has transformed the month’s menu into a melting pot of different dishes. Led by Executive Chef Edward Shawn Hardin Sr., Culinary Services is offering a unique menu built upon students’ family recipes, highlighting the diversity of Black history. Sarah Korzan, registered dietitian and assistant director of University Culinary Services, stresses the importance of representation in campus menu options.  "Food is a deeply personal expression of culture and identity," Korzan said. "It's our goal to ensure tha...

Program provides university, college students across Ohio the opportunity to learn about the field of agingThe Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) recently announced that Kent State University senior Kiley Kinsey has been selected as one of ten Scholars in Aging participants for 2024.Kinsey, who resides in Canton, Ohio, is a Bachelor of Science student majoring in Long Term Care Administration in the School of Leadership, Development and Educational Studies. She plans to graduate in May.“Scholars in Aging offers some of Ohio’s brightest young problem-solvers the opportunity to gain firsth...

Student success is a guiding principle for Kent State University at Geauga. But fostering student success starts long before incoming freshmen take their first college course. That’s why the Rising Scholars program was established five years ago to start identifying a select group of at-risk students showing academic promise as early as sixth grade, to provide them consistent mentorship and support. The program is designed for them to maximize their high school years and focus on making well-informed career choices after graduation… because potential holds promise.The program began in 2019 wit...