College of Honors and Global Education
Blue Skies, Bright Future: Five Rwandan Students Make Their First Flights at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Five Rwandan students selected from 2,600 applicants are training to become professional pilots at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø – and just made their first flights.
Honors Student Makes a Change in Fashion Through Sustainability and Inclusivity
Meet Adelynn Prushing, originally from Richmond, Texas, a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø senior fashion design major, graduating this upcoming May 2026. Adelynn is a very active student on campus and is a member of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta and the Fashion Student Organization (FSO), as well as an officer for the Identity Project.
From Kent to Ohio State: How an Honors Student is Working to Pursue a Career in Optometry.
Meet Rebecca LaGuardia, a biology major with a concentration in molecular and cellular biology, as well as a minor in chemistry. Rebecca is finishing her time at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks with the class of 2026.
Designing Change: A 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Senior’s Impact on Fashion
Sophia Macro, a fashion design major with a minor in entrepreneurship for the arts, is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks. During her time at Kent over the past four years, she has become an active player on the women’s rugby team and a member of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s SURVIVOR student organization, while also working for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Media in analytics.
From Passion to Practice: A Zoology Student’s Journey
Meet Melissa Williams, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently in her junior year at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. She is pursuing a degree in zoology with a minor in psychology, while actively participating in the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø biology club, and is a member of the organization Paws for a Cause.
Honors Student Strives to Make a Difference Across the Globe
Introducing Asadbek Masharipov, originally from Turkmenistan. He made the move to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, and is now a sophomore with a double major in international studies and communication studies.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors College Student Feels ‘At Home’ For U.S. College Experience
Shashwati Sikder Sharaya made the journey to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to pursue a degree in biotechnology. Currently in her junior year, she is an accomplished student involved in several organizations.
From Ontario to Kent: Emma Klein’s Honors Journey
Originally from Vaughn, Ontario, Emma Klein made the transition to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø not only for academic excellence but also for personal growth and a collegiate sports experience.
Honors Student Finds Their Way in the World of Fashion
51³Ô¹ÏÍø senior, Sophia Daher, is already gaining real-world experience in the fashion industry. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she spent the fall 2025 semester in New York City as an intern for designer Christian Siriano while working to complete coursework for her major in fashion design.
