Honors College
Reaching for the Stars: Physics Major Participates in 'Dream' Internship
The NASA-affiliated Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Maryland, was founded in 1981 as the home base for Space Telescope operations. Now, it similarly functions as the center for science operations of the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes (JWST). The institute offers in…Passion for Animals Drives Student’s Success during Internship
Honors College student Betty Sterling beams with a passion for animals, so she was ecstatic to take on a fitting internship opportunity with the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. After receiving an email from the biological sciences department about an intriguing internship opportunity, the …
Honors Student Receives Dr. Elizabeth Howard Memorial Honors Scholarship
Gabrielle (Gabby) Volz is a second year ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Honors College student from Mansfield, Ohio, and a graduate of Lexington High School. She is the second recipient of the Dr. Elizabeth Howard scholarship, the recently established fund for Honors College students in memory of Elizabeth Howard, Ph.D., who was a prominent member of the Honors College community, as well as the Department of English.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Double Major Reflects on Summer Internship and Academic Opportunities
During the summer, many students choose to participate in internship opportunities and work incredible job experiences, advancing knowledge and experience in their desired career. One of those zealous students was sophomore Shannon Brown, Honors College student and double major. The Honors Lea…
'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'
Students coming to ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.
It's a Rainbow Week at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½!
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Welcomes Freshman Class of 2027
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ welcomed the Honors College’s largest incoming freshman class this fall, and the students are full of ambition, drive and focus. Despite the ongoing challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on incoming college students, these ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ students are resilient and ready to em…
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ CAED & Honors College Graduate Announced As 2023 Portz Scholar
The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€¯College of Architecture and Environmental Design and Honors College  graduate Serene (Hawes) Montgomery as a 2023 Portz Scholar. Montgomery is the 11th honors student from ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ to be named a Portz&nb…
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Honors College Graduate Announced as 2023 Portz Scholar
The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€¯Honors College graduate Serene (Hawes) Montgomery as a 2023 Portz Scholar. Montgomery is the 11th honors student from ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ to be named a Portz Scholar since the national competition began in 1990.  “Ea…
Honors College and Education Abroad Gave ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Grad Tools For Success
Honors College ranked high when graduate Josh Budd was deciding whether to attend ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ because it offered him a challenging experience through its thesis programs and its education-abroad program. Studying abroad helped him develop more empathy and connection with people of backgrounds different from his own.