When America was attacked by terrorists twenty years ago, and planes were flown into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and into that Pennsylvania field, men and women from every corner of our great nation raised their hand to serve and fight in our United States military. Hi, my name is Mark Stillion, and I am one of those people. I am one of the many, who signed the dotted line, before I even turned 18 years old to go and serve and protect something that I felt was worth fighting for: my freedom. Throughout the many years of the Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation Enduring Freed...
My name is Jon Evanick. I am a sophomore majoring in Public Health with a minor in Economics and I plan on graduating in the spring of 2025. During my first year at Kent State, I lived in one of the Tri Towers – Koonce Hall. The number of friends I met in the elevator shocked me. The students here are easy to talk to and I guarantee you will build community in some of the most surprising places. I never considered becoming a Resident Assistant (RA) until one of the residence hall directors recommended the position. I always trust the guidance of staff and faculty at Kent State, ...
Ruth Morara, Conservation Biology
From Kenya to Kent, conservation biology student Ruth Morara describes both KSU and the Honors College as incredible opportunities worth an 8,000 mile journey.
When I started my first semester at Kent State, I wasn’t a Psychology major. I was a Journalism major who was interested in psychology. But, by the end of my first semester, I knew that journalism wasn’t for me, so I switched my major. Although it felt right and I was really happy with my decision, there was a part of me that was nervous. Up until that point, all of my psychological knowledge was informal, gleaned from documentaries and articles; what if I was just chasing after something I was superficially interested in?The first time I took a 2000s level course though, I knew that I ha...
The Kent State University Board of Trustees has approved awarding Roe Green, MA ’80, a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts not only in Northeast Ohio, but also across the nation and around the world. Green will receive her honorary degree at a Kent State Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 12. “I am truly overwhelmed by this honor,” Green said. “It’s always rewarding to receive recognition from the organizations you’ve worked so hard to support over the years, but this honorary degree is more meaningful ...