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Zaya Campbell stands with siblings while holding Kent State sign.

The Power of Purpose: Zaya Campbell’s Journey to Serve Others

Balancing the responsibilities of being a young mother with the academic rigor of a nursing program, first-year Honors College student Zaya Campbell faces a schedule most students would find daunting. Yet her passion for nursing stems from deeply personal experiences that have shaped her goals and given her journey new meaning. It was her own experiences navigating healthcare as a young mother that fueled her desire to become a nurse, particularly one who can support young mothers and families going through similar challenges. “I want to make a difference,” Zaya explained, describing how she was motivated by the support—and at times, the lack of support—she encountered during her medical journey. 

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Honors College student Daniel Zalamea poses in the woods with his guitar

Honors Student Receives Distinguished May 4th Honors Memorial Scholarship

Honors College student Daniel Zalamea is a first-year Kent State University student studying chemistry. He is the recipient of the May 4th Honors Memorial Scholarship, awarded to one member of each entering honors freshman class. Having only been a Kent State student for a matter of months, D…

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Honors College May 4 Scholarship Recipient

Annika Dudik, a third year Honors College student from Geneva, Ohio, continues to excel and grow throughout her time and experiences at Kent State. And if it were not for the May 4 Scholarship Award she received as an incoming freshman in the Honors College, her story may have turned out quite diffe…

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