Kent State Works
Charting a Path to Aviation Leadership
It was a childhood fascination with aviation that led alumna Linell Homentosky to choose Kent State University when it came time to pick the ideal college program for her. As she tells it, the interest was first sparked by her aunt, Judy, who was a flight attendant.
Turning Numbers into Opportunities Through Actuarial Mathematics
For Ashley Motley, what began as a childhood love of solving math problems — the “weird kid who enjoyed doing math homework,” as she puts it — has grown into a career at Medical Mutual, a Cleveland-based health insurance company, thanks to scholarships, supportive faculty, and hands-on preparation at Kent State University.
Fueling Ohio’s Healthcare Workforce
Kent State University graduates are creating the future of healthcare throughout Ohio. With one of only nine accredited colleges of podiatry in the U.S. and nationally recognized programs for nursing, public health and more, the university has established itself as a leader in healthcare education and workforce development throughout the state. Many of those alumni choose to stay in Ohio, using their knowledge and skills within various healthcare systems to provide the highest quality care.
Preserving the Game
Meet the Kent State alumni who curate the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s most anticipated exhibit — including a tribute to fellow alum Antonio Gates.
Kent State’s Accounting Program Paved the Way for a Successful Career with a Cleveland Firm
Tax season is an extremely busy time of the year for Kent State University alumnus Mark Lloyd, who works as a tax manager at RSM US LLP tax, advisory and consulting firm in downtown Cleveland. Lloyd prepared for his career in accounting by earning a Bachelor of Business Administration with a double major in accounting and finance from Kent State’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship in 2018.
College of Public Health Offers Training for In-Demand Clinical Trial Researchers
Kent State University’s College of Public Health is the only fully accredited public health college to offer an undergraduate pathway to clinical trials research, a rapidly expanding segment of the healthcare job market.
Flying High: Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor tours Kent State’s Nationally Ranked College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel recently toured Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, seeing firsthand how the university is educating students for critically needed jobs in the aviation and engineering fields.
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Visits Kent State Geauga, Touts Nursing Program as Job Creator
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited Kent State University at Geauga on June 9 to tour its nursing program with President Todd Diacon and Geauga Dean Angela Spalsbury, Ph.D. Kent State Today was there when Tressel later took part in a roundtable discussion with Geauga County leaders and educators to share ideas on how best to prepare Ohio’s workforce.
Translating Research Into Real-World Healing
Jaime Shuster, Ph.D., blends psychology, public health and research to improve patient care at Cleveland Clinic.
From Literature to Leadership: How One Kent State Alumna Is Shaping the AI Frontier
Kent State University alumna Emily Clark discusses her journey from an English degree to her high-tech career, where she solves business challenges using artificial intelligence. Clark credits much of her success to her education at Kent State.