Profiles
Addicted to Love of Research
Soon after her decision to major in psychology at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, someone had suggested to Hannah Fender that she should get involved in research as an undergraduate. So, she signed up to work in the research lab of Clare Stacey, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, looking into how empathy changes over time in medical students. And that's when Fender was first bitten by the research bug.
Major Loss Inspires Student's Passion and Positivity
Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, a first generation college student, perseveres despite the hardships he has endured.
‘Kent Is Our Home’ With Deep Roots
Founded in 1880, The Davey Tree Expert Company has a rich history, growing from a seedling organization into Ohio’s largest employee-owned company with branches reaching far across North America, but deeply rooted in Kent.
Building a Stronger Democracy Through Civility
Each election season, we're all surrounded by more and more political content circulating online. David E. Silva, Ph.D., assistant professor, is studying online conversations and shedding light on how online civility plays a role in building a stronger democracy.
‘Deep Down, I’m Just a Regular Guy’
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life.
Long Legacy: Dressler Family Spans 75 Years at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½
Three generations of the Dressler family have worked for ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ spanning 75 years.
‘This Experience Changed Me in More Ways Than I Could Have Imagined’
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ graduate student Jordon Egbert said taking part in the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda has changed his entire perspective on life.
Keeping Political History Alive
It all started in 2014 with a political button from Ross Perot’s failed 1992 presidential election bid.
When Life is a Fairytale
In Noelle Bowles’ classroom, fairytales come to life through the eyes of her students. Bowles, associate professor of English at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ at Trumbull, teaches lessons that extend past the storybook and onto the pages of real life.
‘The Trip Changed My Perspective on Life’
Her first education abroad experience gave graduate student Lilian Keister an up-close view of a culture rooted in kindness and forgiveness.