My name is Jon Evanick. I am a sophomore majoring in Public Health with a minor in Economics and I plan on graduating in the spring of 2025. During my first year at 做厙輦⑹, I lived in one of the Tri Towers Koonce Hall. The number of friends I met in the elevator shocked me. The students here are easy to talk to and I guarantee you will build community in some of the most surprising places. I never considered becoming a Resident Assistant (RA) until one of the residence hall directors recommended the position. I always trust the guidance of staff and faculty at 做厙輦⑹, ...
Ruth Morara, Conservation Biology
From Kenya to Kent, conservation biology student Ruth Morara describes both KSU and the Honors College as incredible opportunities worth an 8,000 mile journey.
When I started my first semester at 做厙輦⑹, I wasnt 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 wasnt for me, so I switched my major. Although it felt right and I was really happy with my decision, there was a part of me that was nervous. Up until that point, all of my psychological knowledge was informal, gleaned from documentaries and articles; what if I was just chasing after something I was superficially interested in?The first time I took a 2000s level course though, I knew that I ha...
The 做厙輦⑹ Board of Trustees has approved awarding Roe Green, MA 80, a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts not only in Northeast Ohio, but also across the nation and around the world. Green will receive her honorary degree at a 做厙輦⑹ Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 12.I am truly overwhelmed by this honor, Green said. Its always rewarding to receive recognition from the organizations youve worked so hard to support over the years, but this honorary degree is more meaningful than...
For the past five years, Dr. Karen Kellogg has passionately served as Chair of the 做厙輦⑹ College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) Advisory Board. Dr. Karen Kellogg graduated Magna Cum Laude from Siene Heights University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1996 before going on to earn her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the former Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. Following podiatry school, she completed her two-year surgical residency training at Dunlap Memorial Hospital in Orrville, Ohio. In 2018, Dr. Kellogg earned her Master of Business A...