Student Life
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Trumbull Student Creates Big Buzz
When business administration major Deneen Penn started her college career at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø at Trumbull, she had no plans to become Miss Ohio USA 2018 or to launch her own honey business. By her senior year, however, she had accomplished both.
Walls Community Garden Lauded as Outstanding New Service Initiative
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Community Engaged Learning Initiative selected the Walls Community Garden for its Outstanding New Service Initiative award. The garden was selected for the award for understanding the needs of the community and making a positive impact on 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, Walls Elementary School, where the garden is located, and the city of Kent.
Student Hero Pulls Driver From Wind-Blown Semi
Jacob Thompson, a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø sophomore aeronautics and engineering major, was braving the harsh February winds during his regular commute back to the Kent Campus from his Coast Guard drill training in Port Clinton, Ohio, when tragedy struck a semi and Mr. Thompson sprang into action.
PNC Honors 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Achievers
Each semester, PNC recognizes two outstanding 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students as PNC Achievers. These students exemplify excellence in the classroom, in the community, and in student leadership and development.
College of Podiatric Medicine Student Elected President of National Podiatry Student Association
Kristen Brett, a fourth year student in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's College of Podiatric Medicine, has been elected president of the American Podiatric Medical Students' Association (APMSA).
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Nursing Student Hopes to Begin Career in Northeast Ohio
51³Ô¹ÏÍø nursing major Christina Hansen grew up just outside of Cleveland in Mentor, Ohio, so the idea of remaining in northeast Ohio after graduation has always appealed to her.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Trumbull’s Nursing Students Launch ‘Walk and Talk with a Nurse’ Program
The Student Nurses Association is putting its best foot forward, hoping to promote healthy lifestyles in the Mahoning Valley with the new program at the Niles Wellness Center, which encourages members to talk and ask questions about health and activity.
Aerospace Engineering Student Named Brooke Owens Fellow
Sydney Bihn is on track to be the first female graduate of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s aerospace engineering program, and now, she has been selected as one of only 38 women to be a Brooke Owens Fellow.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Travels to Honduras to Provide Hearing Aids
Many people travel for relaxation, some travel for work, but Erica Dovin traveled to help give the gift of hearing to impaired children. Ms. Dovin, a sophomore speech pathology and audiology major, received a rare opportunity to travel to Honduras to provide much needed assistance while gaining valuable experience at the same time.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Brings High-End Fabric to Downtown Kent
When Symone Baskerville came from Chicago to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to study fashion design, she realized that living so far from home was not nearly as difficult a transition as living in an area with limited choices of fabrics available for to her to use for her class projects. So she changed that by opening Kent Fabrics.