My name is Cameron Gmitra and I recently graduated with a degree in actuarial mathematics with a minor in computer science. At KSU, I have enjoyed my time learning more about math and computer science. Kent State’s excellent math and computer science programs have challenged me to become a better critical thinker and given me the skills I need to succeed. Actuarial mathematics is a blend of math, finance and statistics as they relate to insurance, with the goal to become an actuary after graduation. Prospective actuaries must take a sequence of exams to become credential...

My name is Cameron Gmitra and I recently graduated with a degree in actuarial mathematics with a minor in computer science. At KSU, I have enjoyed my time learning more about math and computer science. Kent State’s excellent math and computer science programs have challenged me to become a better critical thinker and given me the skills I need to succeed. Actuarial mathematics is a blend of math, finance and statistics as they relate to insurance, with the goal to become an actuary after graduation. Prospective actuaries must take a sequence of exams to become credentialed.At KS...

In large part to the generosity of students, staff, alumni and friends of the campus, Kent State University at Ashtabula once again surpassed its feature fund #KSUgives Giving Tuesday fundraising goal of $10,000, raising nearly $14,000 for the recently established Susan J. Stocker Ashtabula Campus Development Fund. “I am extremely grateful for the tremendous support of the Ashtabula Campus’s Giving Tuesday initiative and the Susan J. Stocker Campus Development Fund,” said Interim Dean and Chief Administrative Officer R. William Ayres IV, Ph.D.  “You, our faculty, staff, alumni and comm...

Did you know that not one, but two of our Department of Mathematical Sciences faculty members have solved intriguing problems in the famous Scottish Book, considered one of the highest achievements in the field of mathematics? In fact, one of them, Per Enflo, Ph.D., Emeritus University Professor of Mathematics, even received the prize of a live goose in 1972 from the famous Polish mathematician, Stanislaw Mazur, who initially proposed the problem in 1936! Now, fifty years later, Dmitry Ryabogin, Ph.D., professor of mathematics, submitted his sole-authored publication "A negative answ...

The College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to share the 2022-23 Dean's Report, a celebration of successes and milestones from the previous academic year. From transformative research to life-changing study abroad experiences, this report captures the heart of our collective achievements. View as PDF ...