Student Life
Recent Graduate Chazzlyn Jackson Honed her Passion for Social Justice Activism at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«
When recent Undergraduate Student Government (USG) President Chazzlyn Jackson started her journey at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University in 2018, she had planned to major in fashion until a mentor with Kupita/Transiciones (K/T) cultural orientation program helped her tap into her leadership abilities and passion for social justice issues. The advice played a pivotal role for Jackson, who stepped into leadership roles and anti-racism advocacy and has not looked back.
Best Friends Graduate From Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University at the Age of 18
During Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s spring 2022 commencement on May 14, Jameson Payne will earn his bachelor’s degree in integrative studies with concentrations in physics and political science. Benjamin Wales-McGrath will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in cellular and molecular biology at the age of 18.
Finally James Reinart Is a Member of the Club: After 21 Years He’s a Golden Flash Alumnus
After a 21-year absence, Chagrin Falls resident James Reinart will be crossing the stage at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s spring commencement ceremonies on May 14, 2022, to become a Golden Flash alumnus.
Student Trustee Dylan Mace Recognized by Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Board of Trustees and Fraternal Association
Leadership roles in the Interfraternity Council and Delta Tau Delta Fraternity served as preparation for Dylan Mace's service on the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Board of Trustees when Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appointed him in July 2020. Mace’s two-year term, in which he served as a member of the Board’s Academic Excellence and Student Success Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee, will expire May 16, 2022.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Student Entrepreneur Accelerator, the Marty Erbaugh i3 Lab Pilot Program, Launches Alongside Burton D. Morgan Foundation Entrepreneurship Suite Naming
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Board of Trustees recently approved the naming of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation Entrepreneurship Suite, a space that includes the LaunchNET offices, the Marty Erbaugh i3 Lab and surrounding areas within the Design Innovation (DI) Hub.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Names Isobel Day as Its 2022-2023 Newman Civic Fellow
Taking action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization, demonstrating motivation and potential for long term civic engagement and engaging with others to create social change are all ways one could be committed to service. These qualities are the requirements for the Newman Civic Fellowship and traits that Isobel Day, Newman Civic Fellow, exemplifies.
Career and Community Studies and the Bursar’s Office Partner to Help Students Develop Workplace Skills
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s Career and Community Studies (CCS) program has partnered with the Bursar’s Office to provide opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop professional skills and help them transition into the workforce. Ellie McGregor, a fourth-year student currently in her final semester in the CCS program, has found great success and made solid contributions in the office while honing her business skills. She is an example of what this program can do for students.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Associate Lecturer and Student Becomes College Finalist in NPR Podcast Challenge
National Public Radio (NPR) has whittled down and decided on the college finalists in its College Podcast Challenge. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University at Ashtabula Human Services Technology associate lecturer and journalism student Joan Steidl is one of ten students from across the country who became finalists.
Where on the Web? University History All in One Place
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s long and extensive history has been continuously documented and studied. Those looking for the highlights of the university’s past can find it all in one place: the University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives: Digital Collections on the kent.edu website. This next installment of Where on the Web? highlights pages across the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« website of special interest and use to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« community.
10 Questions with Meghan Factor-Page, Assistant Director of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« of Well-being
Meghan Factor-Page is the assistant director of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« of Well-being where she helps ensure students are getting relevant information so they can take care of themselves and get the wellness resources they need. Factor-Page started working full-time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« in 2009. Learn more about Meghan Factor-Page and the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« of Well-being as she answers these 10 questions.