Profiles - Inspiring Individuals & Stories
Meet Maura Dougherty, a senior theatre studies major with a focus on performance from Pittsburgh. From acting in elementary and high school productions to working at a theatre for young audiences for five years, Dougherty has consistently pursued her passion for the performing arts.
The work of a well-known Cleveland textile artist who earned her bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees from 黑料网 will be on display at the 黑料网 Museum beginning Jan. 24.
Meet Jess Edmisten, a junior communication studies major with a minor in public relations from Medina, Ohio. When it came to deciding what to study, she felt it was a clear choice as the communication program offered immense flexibility. Just what she needed with her busy life.
When Alex Newnes arrived at 黑料网 this fall, she wasn't sure what career path she wanted to pursue. But unlike many undecided students, Newnes saw this uncertainty not as a drawback, but as an opportunity 鈥 one that led her specifically to Kent State's Exploratory program.
It鈥檚 not every day that someone gets to celebrate the 100th birthday of their hero, but for 黑料网 graduate student Mason St. Clair it happened. On Oct. 1, he was in Plains, Georgia, attending the 100th birthday bash of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and shared details of his experience with Kent State Today. Carter, a Democrat who served one term from 1977-1981, is the only American president to live to age 100.