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College of Nursing juniors Caleb Faust (left) and Melina Connell pose for a photo in their nursing scrubs in front of Henderson Hall on the Kent campus.

Two Nursing Students Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ College of Nursing juniors Melina Connell of Mansfield, OH, and Caleb Faust of Columbus, OH, were among 53 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Society, America’s most prestigious academic honor society which recognizes a student’s exceptional achievement…

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A Nonstop Beat

Sonyea Moore, a sophomore Honors student from Twinsburg, Ohio, is currently pursuing two majors and three minors in the College of Arts and Sciences and is thriving while doing so. Holding a 3.9 G.P.A., Sonyea is following her interests in the humanities through majors in anthropology and Africana studies, along with her minors in English, creative writing, and history. While the workload of such an education is demanding, Sonyea explains it's worth it to study her passions. 

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Honors College 2023 Distinguished Faculty Award Winner Announced

The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Ballroom to recognize seniors graduating in the spring, summer and fall of 2023. This ceremony also provides an opportunity for the Honors College to recognize faculty who have served the college with their time and efforts to allow for exceptional opportunities and experiences for Honors students. 

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Senior Honors students look to the stage as Provost Melody Tankersley addresses them at the 2023 Senior Honors Luncheon.

A RECAP: The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Honors College recognized graduating seniors at its annual Senior Honors Luncheon. This event congratulated Honors College members for their upcoming graduations in the spring, summer, and fall of 2023. Seniors were able to unwind as they met with staff and alumni to applaud their accomplishments. Attendees of the luncheon also heard from Denise Harrison, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award and Gary F. Bengier, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Alumni Award.

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Distinguished Honors Alumni 2023 Award

Honors College 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Honored

The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Ballroom to recognize seniors graduating in the spring, summer and fall of 2023. This ceremony also provides an opportunity for the Honors College to recognize alumni who have served the col…

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Blog Banner Maftuna Abduganieva

Switching Majors: From Cautious to Confident

When I started my first semester at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ, I wasn’t a Psychology major. I was a Journalism major who was interested in psychology. But, by the end of my first semester, I knew that journalism wasn’t for me, so I switched my major. Although it felt right and I was really happy with my decision, …

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Alena stands next to her thesis research poster "Translating Music into Words: Musical Expression of Figurative Words" at an exhibition in Portland, Oregon.

All or Nothing

Alena Miskinis, a senior and triple major in the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Honors College, has passionately seized every opportunity she can to pursue her combined interests in the arts and science. With a diverse array of classes intensified by Honors courses, as well as projects, internships, and even…

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Abigail stands with her parents in her graduation gown at her high school graduation ceremony on a football field.

A Match Made in Honors

Abigail Wilsbacher just began her freshman year at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ this past fall, but she has been immersed in ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ nearly her entire life. In 1997, her parents met as Honors College students at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ and now in 2023, Abigail continues the legacy as an Honors student.  Abig…

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Alpha Lambda Delta officers of the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ chapter stand under a balloon arch with gold colored ALD letter-shaped balloons in front of them.

Alpha Lambda Delta Welcomes Largest Induction Class to Date

On Saturday February 4, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æâ€™s chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta: The Honor Society For First-Year Academic Success (ALD) honored an unprecedented number of students in their annual induction ceremony. The Academic Honors Society promotes undergraduate success and invites all first-seme…

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Blog Banner Ruth Morara

A College Worth a Cross-Continent Journey

My name is Ruth Morara and I am in the class of 2026. My major is Conservation Biology. I honestly feel more like Kent chose me than the other way around! I am Kenyan-American but my family lives in Kenya, and so have I for the past 12 years. The exchange rate between our currencies made my dream of…

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