Blessing of the hands.

Kent State at Salem held a White Coat Ceremony for students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, signifying a rite of passage as they transition into the nursing field. Six sophomore BSN students each received a white coat that helps establish their “professional identity” and coincides with the beginning of training in clinical settings. The White Coat Ceremony was established in 1993 at Columbia University by the Gold Foundation as a way to highlight the importance of humanism in caring for patients by those training to become healthcare professionals. For 30 years, these...

Jason Zygadlo, ’02

The Power of Perseverance: Jason Zygadlo, ’02, A Successful Entrepreneur, Beats all OddsDetermination, a proactive mindset and an unwavering purpose helped Jason Zygadlo rise above what life has thrown at him. He made the most out of his college experience and served as president of Alpha Tau Omega, served as a student ambassador, a resident assistant, tour guide and was a member of the 2001 Homecoming Court. A first-generation college student, Jason found the academic side of college challenging. But he persisted and graduated with a degree in marketing and a plan to go into sales.Driven...

Impact Movement

The Impact Movement is an on-campus ministry that is dedicated to bringing the Gospel (Good News) of Jesus Christ to the campus community
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2026 graduate Kendall Myers with Dean James Hannon, Ph.D.

When Kendall Myers first arrived at Kent State University at Stark as a College Credit Plus student, she knew she had an interest in biology. What she could not have predicted was just how far that passion would take her.Since enrolling at Kent State Stark, Myers has built an undergraduate resume more commonly associated with seasoned researchers than college seniors, publishing scientific work, earning national recognition for microscopy, presenting award-winning research across multiple disciplines and now graduating this spring with dual bachelor’s degrees in biology and psychology.Her late...

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