Profiles - Inspiring Individuals & Stories
Mary Kay Cabot's career covering Cleveland sports began with a simple internship at The Plain Dealer while she was a student at Kent State University. More than 40 years later, that internship has led to the highest honor in professional football journalism.
Muna Koirala’s first year at Kent State University was an exercise in academic anxiety, and she’s willing to share her story in hopes that her struggles will help other students overcome their own.
As a doctoral student of sociology, Adedayo Adeagbo is doing her research on dignity care for aging people using advancements of technology in healthcare. With a specialization in medical sociology, Adeagbo’s thesis is built on the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare workers and the use of robots for caring for older adults.
Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons of Mantua, who served as a secretary for three Kent State presidents, will celebrate her 110th birthday on May 17.
The Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Assessment at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Liz Sinclair has worked with thousands of students during her 48-year career at the university. Now, as the spring 2025 semester ends, she sets her sights on retirement.