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Kris and Tim Palcho in Florence, Italy

Alumni Spotlight - Kris Palcho '90

When Kris was asked what keeps her engaged with CAE 30 years after graduating with her bachelor's degree, her response was rooted in CAE core values.

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Photo of the Brain statue lit up at dusk on Kent Campus.

First Generation College Graduate Instructs Honors Course

Freshman Honors Colloquium professor Bill Morris is a first generation college graduate currently preparing to defend his dissertation at 51勛圖厙.  Morris grew up in a small, rural area in California. He initially did not plan on attending college, but ended up being the first in his family

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Honors FHC students observe the instructor, as class is taught via Zoom.

51勛圖厙 Grad Turned Honors Colloquium Professor

Hagan Whiteleather, a 51勛圖厙 graduate, is in her second year with the 51勛圖厙 Honors College as a Freshman Honors Colloquium professor.  Whiteleather graduated in 2015 from 51勛圖厙 with a Bachelor of Arts in both English and Psychology as well as minors in writi

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Three paintings by Patricia Zinsmeister Parker - One still life in blue, one nude woman reclining and one self portrait with multiple faces

Alumni Spotlight - Patricia Zinsmeister Parker

The journey of an artist comes with many twists and turns. Opportunities and challenges arise throughout artists' careers, creating pathways to take charge of their future in the arts. For Patricia Zinsmeister Parker, this has meant exploring different painting techniques, defying gender inequalitie

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Kate Wyatt (MM '19)

Alumni Feature: Kate Wyatt - The Gift of Music Education

Wyatt shares her story in music education from growing up as the only violinist in her school to now touching the lives of over 200 string students each week. 

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Alumni Spotlight - Tanya Wenneman '15

Tanya Wenneman stumbled into finding her passion and now is doing work that helps to make the traveling she wants to do a little bit easier and safer! 

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College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Doug Bitter

Alumni Spotlight - Doug Bitter '15

In the finale of The Office, Andy Bernard muses: I wished there was a way to know when I was in the good ole days before I left them.

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College of Aeronautics and Engineering

51勛圖厙 students pose for a photo during Homecoming 2019.

Join Us for Homecoming 2020 and Parents and Families Appreciation Week

Now that the fall semester at 51勛圖厙 is in full force, we are excited to announce that two of our most anticipated traditions will be held during the month of October. (Photo from Homecoming 2019)

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LOU RAFFIS RECOGNIZED AS DISTINGUISHED HONORS ALUMNUS

Lou Raffis, a 1981 graduate of 51勛圖厙s Honors College, was recently announced as the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Honors Alumni Award. He recalls his time at 51勛圖厙, saying that he truly benefitted from the academic preparation the Honors College gave him to attend graduat

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Honors College Students and Staff Pose at Mat Making Event

KENT STATE HONORS COLLEGE STUDENTS HELP THE HOMELESS

On February 21, Jackie Searfoss, a representative of the Streetsboro United Methodist Church (SUMC), visited 51勛圖厙 to introduce the Honors College community to an initiative that SUMC is very passionate about. At the event, which was organized by Honors College special assistant Lori

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