Profiles - Inspiring Individuals & Stories
Meet Karissa Wahl, a member of the Honors College and a second-year public health major with junior standing from Mansfield, Ohio. She has a concentration in allied health and also minors in psychology, disability studies and community inclusion.
As a professional pilot major, Kent State junior Ashanti Mallit's immediate goal is to earn her instrument rating. She's one review flight away from completing the practical portion of her instrument check ride, having already passed the oral examination.
Meet Antajuan Hightower, a member of the Honors College and a human resource management major, from Boardman, Ohio.
Meet Monica Fencil, a junior exercise science major with a concentration in pre-physical therapy, from Butler, Pennsylvania. Fencil’s interest in the health field began early, shaped by being surrounded by family members who worked in healthcare.
Meet the Sprague family and their unique tie to Kent State University. After retiring as an Ohio State Trooper, Rick Sprague accepted a position with the Kent State police services last year. His son, Officer Tristan Sprague, also joined the police department last year. In the fall, Rick Sprague’s two daughters enrolled at Kent State, making the family’s service to the campus community all the more meaningful.