Honors College
Passion for Animals Drives Student’s Success during Internship
Honors College student Betty Sterling beams with a passion for animals, so she was ecstatic to take on a fitting internship opportunity with the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. After receiving an email from the biological sciences department about an intriguing internship opportunity, the …
Honors Student Receives Dr. Elizabeth Howard Memorial Honors Scholarship
Gabrielle (Gabby) Volz is a second year 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors College student from Mansfield, Ohio, and a graduate of Lexington High School. She is the second recipient of the Dr. Elizabeth Howard scholarship, the recently established fund for Honors College students in memory of Elizabeth Howard, Ph.D., who was a prominent member of the Honors College community, as well as the Department of English.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Double Major Reflects on Summer Internship and Academic Opportunities
During the summer, many students choose to participate in internship opportunities and work incredible job experiences, advancing knowledge and experience in their desired career. One of those zealous students was sophomore Shannon Brown, Honors College student and double major. The Honors Lea…
'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'
Students coming to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.
It's a Rainbow Week at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø!
51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Welcomes Freshman Class of 2027
51³Ô¹ÏÍø welcomed the Honors College’s largest incoming freshman class this fall, and the students are full of ambition, drive and focus. Despite the ongoing challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on incoming college students, these 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students are resilient and ready to em…
51³Ô¹ÏÍø CAED & Honors College Graduate Announced As 2023 Portz Scholar
The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Architecture and Environmental Design and Honors College  graduate Serene (Hawes) Montgomery as a 2023 Portz Scholar. Montgomery is the 11th honors student from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to be named a Portz&nb…
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors College Graduate Announced as 2023 Portz Scholar
The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors College graduate Serene (Hawes) Montgomery as a 2023 Portz Scholar. Montgomery is the 11th honors student from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to be named a Portz Scholar since the national competition began in 1990.  “Ea…
Honors College and Education Abroad Gave 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Grad Tools For Success
Honors College ranked high when graduate Josh Budd was deciding whether to attend 51³Ô¹ÏÍø because it offered him a challenging experience through its thesis programs and its education-abroad program. Studying abroad helped him develop more empathy and connection with people of backgrounds different from his own.
