Kent State Works
A Family Flight Path
Pete Kovach, '22, followed his father into Kent State's aviation program. Now he flies the Goodyear Blimp — and his younger brother is close behind.
From Kent State Police Academy to police captain, Sarah Shendy leads with purpose
Born in Saudi Arabia and raised for a time in Egypt, Sarah Shendy moved to the United States with her family in 1991, when she was 6. In third grade, she encountered a police officer at her Cleveland public school. It was an experience that would leave a lasting impression.
The Places That Inspire
From world-class museums to the places where you saw your favorite theatre productions, architecture alumni have shaped the cultural and artistic landscapes across Cleveland
Using Her Art Degree in the World of Medicine
Courtney Donovan, ’20, came to Kent State to study art and pursue her interest in the sciences. She left with a career hand-sculpting new eyes, ears and noses for patients rebuilding their lives after cancer and trauma.
Architecting the Future
From studio culture to education abroad, how Kent State trains architects who are ready on day one
Ohio’s Best Advocates for Employee Ownership Are Here at Kent State
For nearly 40 years, Kent State University's Ohio Employee Ownership Center has helped educate, train and advocate for Ohio businesses on the path to employee ownership.
A Journey of Service: Graduate’s Path from Public Safety to Patient Care
Long before he ever put on scrubs, Christopher Jarvi was drawn to roles rooted in service and protection. His path to becoming a nurse was never a straight line, but every turn prepared him for the moment he now finds himself in – on the cusp of graduation from Kent State University at Ashtabula, co…
From Graphic Design to Groundbreaking Research
Laurie Ann Moennich, Ph.D., didn't arrive at Kent State University planning to change healthcare. She came to study graphic design. But Kent State had a way of opening doors she didn't even know existed.
How a Nontraditional Student Became Portage County's Top Health Official
When Becky Lehman walked into her first class at Kent State University, she was in her 30s, raising kids and working at an embroidery shop in nearby Mogadore, Ohio. Today, she is the health commissioner for the Portage County Health District – a career milestone she credits directly to the degrees she earned close to home at Kent State.
From Kent State to KeyBank
When Cameren Hicks graduated from Kent State University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and a minor in finance, he knew he wanted to build a career rooted in numbers, problem-solving and analysis. Today, Hicks is a fraud modeling and analytics lead associate at KeyBank, where he helps protect customers and the company against fraudulent credit and debit card activity.
