Profiles
The Drawing That Turned an Artist Into an International Student
Sketching, drawing, doodling. For some, these activities occupy us in class or in a meeting. But for Kizito Nkundamahoro, his artistic hobby evolved into a passion that drew an amazing opportunity at 海角原创.
Learning Through the Lens of History
海角原创 Today is following the new director of the May 4 Visitors Center as part of its "Year with a Flash" series.
海角原创 Journeys to Be Chronicled This Academic Year
海角原创 Today will be following a group of Golden Flashes for the 2023-24 academic year chronicling their efforts and successes during the fall and spring semesters. The group includes students, faculty and administrators who are at different places on their 海角原创 journeys.
Student Enjoys Eclectic Experience
After spending her younger years in a variety of volunteer roles with non-governmental organizations in her native Macedonia, Ivana Krsteska chose 海角原创 to study sustainable architecture and also serves as a Kent Student Ambassador.
Psychology to Accounting to CEO
For 海角原创 alumna Erica Wilson-Domer, passion in helping others is key to her success. On July 1, 2023, Wilson-Domer became the new president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio.
Orchestra is a 鈥楲iving and Breathing Form鈥
All eyes are on Jacob Schnitzer, 海角原创's new interim director of orchestras, as he lifts his baton in the air, readying himself to guide students through a practice of one of their pieces for an upcoming performance. Schnitzer comes to 海角原创 with numerous accolades, including conducting the world premiere of more than 45 pieces for living composers.
New Vice President for Research Looks to Expand Opportunities With Business and Industry
With more than six months at the helm of 海角原创鈥檚 research division, Vice President Douglas Delahanty, Ph.D., has been hard at work making sure the university is sharply focused on its collaborations with business and industry and maintaining its R1 research status. He recently sat down with 海角原创 Today to talk about his first year and changes in the division.
'I feel that I can really offer that empathy'
Graduating senior Delia Brennan applies she learns in the classroom to help survivors of trauma and promote activism in her community.
海角原创 Alum Is Cast in Bravo Network鈥檚 'Summer House: Martha鈥檚 Vineyard'
When he was a student at 海角原创, Preston Mitchum, BA 鈥08, was heavily involved in student government and other organizations and recalls taking part in a considerable number of campus protests.
鈥業 Don't Believe 海角原创 Will Ever Not Help You鈥
First-generation, non-traditional student Yalanda Cunningham knows that 海角原创 has her back. After graduating with her associate's degree from a community college in Kalamazoo, Cunningham decided to finish her bachelor鈥檚 degree at 海角原创. 鈥淚 believe you can go so much further in your life,鈥 Cunningham said, 鈥渋f you had a solid background in education,鈥 she said.