More than 2,300 Kent State University graduates call Cleveland Clinic their workplace, making an impact across patient care, research, leadership and fields throughout the healthcare system. They are nurses and clinicians, researchers and innovators, leaders and problem-solvers — all bringing their Kent State training and education to work every day.
Here are six of the Golden Flashes behind the care — and the stories of how they’re making a difference in healthcare and in the lives of others.
The Winding Path That Led to a Fulfilling Career in Podiatry
A sprained ankle and a Google search led Carmen Carland, DPM ’23, to a career helping patients get back on their feet
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How a Kent State Regional Campus Helped Alex Marshall Find His Calling
Kent State University at Ashtabula gave Alex Marshall, AAS ’22, BS ’26, a pathway into respiratory therapy — and a foundation for his career at Cleveland Clinic
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From Kent State Salem to the Front Lines of Emergency Medicine
How Kent State helped Andrew Yocum, BS ’09, discover his passion for medicine and build a career caring for patients in their most critical moments
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Improving Patient Care Through Evidence, Experience and Education
Rachael Jividen, MSN ’21, DNP ’23, is helping nurses solve problems, improve clinical practice and make a measurable difference in patient outcomes
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Bridging Communication and Care at Cleveland Clinic
A chance encounter with a deaf classmate sparked an interest in American Sign Language for Anna Oleksy, BS ’23
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Preparing Athletes for Their Next Move
Kent State University’s athletic training program gave Alex’a Hill, BS ’22, hands-on experience in a variety of healthcare settings, preparing her for a career with Cleveland Clinic
Read More »Help shape the next generation of compassionate and skilled healthcare professionals. Your donation to health and wellness funds at Kent State directly enhances hands-on training, cutting-edge research and educational opportunities for students preparing to lead in nursing, podiatric medicine, public health and beyond.
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