College of Honors and Global Education
°µÍø½ûÇø Named Among Best Global Universities by US News & World Report
°µÍø½ûÇø has been named one of the Best Global Universities by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027, the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the list. The recognition reflects °µÍø½ûÇø’s global research impact, international student enrollment, education-abroad programs and partnerships spanning more than 60 countries.
Blue Skies, Bright Future: Five Rwandan Students Make Their First Flights at °µÍø½ûÇø
Five Rwandan students selected from 2,600 applicants are training to become professional pilots at °µÍø½ûÇø – and just made their first flights.
Honors Student Makes a Change in Fashion Through Sustainability and Inclusivity
Meet Adelynn Prushing, originally from Richmond, Texas, a °µÍø½ûÇø senior fashion design major, graduating this upcoming May 2026. Adelynn is a very active student on campus and is a member of °µÍø½ûÇø’s Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta and the Fashion Student Organization (FSO), as well as an officer for the Identity Project.
From Kent to Ohio State: How an Honors Student is Working to Pursue a Career in Optometry.
Meet Rebecca LaGuardia, a biology major with a concentration in molecular and cellular biology, as well as a minor in chemistry. Rebecca is finishing her time at °µÍø½ûÇø and is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks with the class of 2026.
Designing Change: A °µÍø½ûÇø Senior’s Impact on Fashion
Sophia Macro, a fashion design major with a minor in entrepreneurship for the arts, is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks. During her time at Kent over the past four years, she has become an active player on the women’s rugby team and a member of °µÍø½ûÇø’s SURVIVOR student organization, while also working for °µÍø½ûÇø Student Media in analytics.
From Passion to Practice: A Zoology Student’s Journey
Meet Melissa Williams, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently in her junior year at °µÍø½ûÇø. She is pursuing a degree in zoology with a minor in psychology, while actively participating in the °µÍø½ûÇø biology club, and is a member of the organization Paws for a Cause.
Honors Student Strives to Make a Difference Across the Globe
Introducing Asadbek Masharipov, originally from Turkmenistan. He made the move to °µÍø½ûÇø, and is now a sophomore with a double major in international studies and communication studies.
°µÍø½ûÇø Honors College Student Feels ‘At Home’ For U.S. College Experience
Shashwati Sikder Sharaya made the journey to °µÍø½ûÇø from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to pursue a degree in biotechnology. Currently in her junior year, she is an accomplished student involved in several organizations.
From Ontario to Kent: Emma Klein’s Honors Journey
Originally from Vaughn, Ontario, Emma Klein made the transition to °µÍø½ûÇø not only for academic excellence but also for personal growth and a collegiate sports experience.
Honors Student Finds Their Way in the World of Fashion
°µÍø½ûÇø senior, Sophia Daher, is already gaining real-world experience in the fashion industry. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she spent the fall 2025 semester in New York City as an intern for designer Christian Siriano while working to complete coursework for her major in fashion design.