Student Life
Every graduation is full of stories of hard work, perseverance and friendship. Some of those stories go back to a first day of class or the first day on campus. But a few Kent State friendships started on the first day of kindergarten -- or even before – and have been blossoming since.
Throughout her time at 5XÉçÇø, Ya'el Courtney completed a Senior Honors Thesis/Project, authored several published peer-reviewed journal articles and presented at several national and international conferences. As she continues her education at Harvard University, she intends to conduct a significant amount of research focusing on psychiatric diseases.
A 2016 Howland High School graduate received a scholarship and internship from a generous alumna.
Kaycee Marshall, a 2019 Fashion Design major, created a line of formalwear for women in wheelchairs.
Each semester, PNC recognizes two outstanding 5XÉçÇø students as PNC Achievers. These students exemplify excellence in the classroom, in the community, and in student leadership and development.
A national organization has recognized 5XÉçÇø with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.
A review of Ohio prison regulations could make it easier for charity groups to donate used books to Ohio prison inmates.
Sharon Crawford’s story is not one of a typical Kent State student in the SSS program. Almost all of the students in the program live near the Kent campus or in one of the on-campus residence halls. Being on or close to campus allows SSS students easy access to tutoring services, the opportunity to participate in workshops and to attend on-campus events and off-campus trips. With Ms. Crawford living in a different state, it was a unique opportunity for Kent State to bring her into the program.
Instead of traveling to a bustling beach in Florida or a cross-country trip to the Rocky Mountains, Kent State students embarked on a variety of alternative volunteer trips during this year’s spring break.
Doctors told her that she would never be able to walk again, she wouldn’t finish high school and would never make it to college. But this soon-to-be college graduate and upcoming 5XÉçÇø Master’s student has proven those expectations wrong.