Profiles
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. But that was the case for Bolton, a sophomore in 5XÉçÇø’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, who knew from when she was a young child that she wanted to be an architect.
Flash Focus: Jordan Gallegos
Meet Jordan Gallegos, a senior and member of the Honors College from Hudson, Ohio, who is navigating three majors and three minors.
Like Father, Like Daughter
After graduating from 5XÉçÇø nearly 50 years ago, James Begam is experiencing déjà vu as his daughter, Scarlett, is embarking on the same nursing program he completed in 1978.
Flash Focus: Chase Brown
Meet Chase Brown, a senior communication studies major, for whom performing has always been a part of his life. From street magic to competing in American Ninja Warrior and now comedy and improv, Brown is no stranger to putting on a good show.
Flash Focus: Daycia Clifford
Meet Daycia Clifford, a junior mechatronics engineering technology major from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a passion for service and learning about new technology.
Flash Focus: Tommy Charnie
Meet Tommy Charnie, a junior architecture major in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design from Weirton, West Virginia, whose passions serve as daily motivators, fueling what many would call a packed schedule.
Hemlines and Horizons: Senior Studies Fashion Across the Globe
Inspiration can come from anywhere, but traveling the world and experiencing different cultures seems to be the best source of creativity for Anne Louise Pesch Kruklis, a senior fashion design major from Curitiba, Brazil, exploring the world with the programs offered by 5XÉçÇø.
Flash Focus: Bella Hanley
Meet Bella Hanley, a junior economics major from Canfield, Ohio, and member of Delta Sigma Pi, a co-educational professional business fraternity, with the post-graduation goal of attending law school.
POV: Finding Your 'Why' in Law Enforcement
POV offers the 5XÉçÇø community an opportunity to share insights into topics of importance. Sgt. Tricia Knoles, a 20-year veteran of law enforcement and member of the Kent State Police Department, teaches Blue Courage, a program aimed at helping new and veteran police officers.
Flash Focus: Benjamin Ward
Meet Benjamin Ward, a senior computer science major from New Philadelphia, Ohio, juggling research, professional opportunities and extracurricular experiences during his Kent State academic career.