Profiles
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’
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life.
Long Legacy: Dressler Family Spans 75 Years at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«
Three generations of the Dressler family have worked for Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University spanning 75 years.
‘This Experience Changed Me in More Ways Than I Could Have Imagined’
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University 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.
Focusing on the Man Behind the Camera
Serving under four university presidents, Bob Christy is a witness to Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University history. His photos document the university's people, places and points in time. Get to know Christy as Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today takes a closer look at the man behind the camera.