Meet Michelle Stanley

Michelle Stanley (She/Her/Hers)

Major: Fashion Design

Michelle learned about Kent State in her junior year of high school from her school’s college advisor after they discussed her interest in studying fashion. Her advisor helped her plan for college and answer all of her questions about life after high school.

“I liked the atmosphere and it wasn’t far from home,” Michelle said. “There are endless opportunities here at Kent and it feels like home. “

Michelle is excited to learn how to use the digital software relating to art and fashion. While she doesn’t really have a dream job, Michelle said she would like to be “the business owner of my own brand” “But as I build up to that, I would like to work as an assistant designer at Nike.”

What she would like the other members of The Class of 2025 to know about her?

“Just like them, I’m navigating adulthood, and I am also on the road to success and whatever that looks like for me. Just as they are or they wouldn’t be here.”

Michelle's message to herself in 2025

“Everything will work itself out. Stop overthinking and go for what you want.”