Honors College
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.
Kent State’s Alpha Lambda Delta Chapter Welcomes 231 New Members This Year
On Feb. 7, 2026, Kent State University’s chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD)—The Honors Society for First-year Academic Success—welcomed 231 exceptional students at Cartwright Hall’s auditorium, where its annual induction and awards ceremony took place. Kent State’s chapter was originally founded in 1960 and currently includes more than 1,100 members as one of the most prominent chapters among the other 280 chapters across the globe.
Where Passion Meets Purpose
My name is Madelyn Lands, and I am an honors student majoring in Public Health with a concentration in Clinical Trials Research and a minor in Environmental Health. Additionally, I’m a part of Kent State University’s combined bachelor-master’s program and will proudly graduate in May 2026!I’m origin…
Finding Leadership Through Adaptability
My name is Drew DeGeorge. I am an honors accounting major with a minor in data analytics, and I will graduate in May 2025!I came to Kent in the fall of 2021 because I grew up close to the area and have always loved the atmosphere and downtown. I originally was an architecture student – Kent’s archit…
International Student Champions Education, Service and Culture at Kent State
When Arslan Kalandarov arrived at Kent State University from Turkmenistan, he carried with him more than just luggage. As the first in his family to attend college, he brought a deep sense of responsibility, determination and pride in his cultural heritage.“I was incredibly happy when I got my first…
Welcoming in the Honors College Class of 2029
Kent State University’s Honors College is proud to welcome 561 first-year students this fall – one of the most accomplished and diverse classes in the college’s history.
Class of 2029 Welcomed to Campus
The Kent State University Honors College celebrated the arrival of its newest class of students at the Annual Ice Cream Social, held Thursday evening, August 14, 2025, outside the Honors College.
Honors College Offered Recent Graduate Financial Assistance and a Sense of Community
Honors College helped recent graduate John Comi build a sense of community as well as meet his financial obligations.
There's No Place Like Home for a Nursing Career
Once her degree is complete, junior Honors College nursing student Rylie Lapikas likely won't need to wait long to start her career. Ninety-nine percent of Kent State nursing students are employed within six months of graduation.
Kent State’s Making Our Own Space Program Gives Teens a Taste of Architecture
Summer camps for kids interested in architecture don’t come along often – at least that’s what Elise Bolton’s mother discovered when she searched for one. But then, not a whole lot of 11-year-olds may dream of becoming architects.