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When Emily Clark reflects on her Kent State University education, she sees the blueprint of her technological success. “Kent State gave me more than a degree – it provided a toolkit for navigating complex professional landscapes,” she said. Clark credits two pivotal courses that have shaped her professional approach. “Business Writing and Poetry with Katherine Orr [formerly Blackbird]  taught me to distill complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives,” Clark said. “This skill has been crucial in bridging technical teams and business stakeholders in my AI work.”Her Englis...

The compassion, empathy and care nurses showed Marissa Baker when her mother suddenly passed led her to pursue a career in nursing.“The nurses helped me immensely during the hardest time in my life, and I will never forget the way they cared for me,” Marissa said. “I knew I wanted to make the same impact.” Marissa discovered the program at Kent State University at Trumbull after she had trouble finding a school that was the right fit for her in her hometown of Castro Valley, California. She was thankful to have found a high-quality nursing program that she truly loved. “The incredibl...

“When I was a student, I was burning the candle at both ends. I was going to school and working full time. I want to make sure students don’t have to go through what I did.”Phillip R. Ridgley became a respiratory therapist at age 17, while he was still in high school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He worked in the field for 10 years while attending college and serving in the United States Army Reserve for a hospital unit. When he enrolled at Kent State University in 1969, he was the first in his family to attend college. His goal was to become a registered nurse. “I took general classes at Kent...

When Terrence J. “Chip” Bahn, ’75, M.Ed. ’77, Ed.D., was a senior at Admiral King High School in Lorain, Ohio, he wanted to attend Kent State University after graduation, but he wasn’t ready. His counselor encouraged him to start at the local community college. As a first-generation college student, this helped him develop the skills and confidence to succeed at Kent State.This experience inspired him to create the Dr. Terrence J. Bahn Endowed Scholarship, which will help students who studied at a Northeast Ohio community college to attend Kent State. This fund was created through a bequest.“F...

Graduating from Kent State is an exciting achievement, but you may have questions about the process before – and after - the big day. Once the ceremony is behind you, there are still a few things to take care of as you transition to life after graduation.  From receiving your diploma to participating in unique celebrations, it’s essential to stay informed about what comes next. Kent State has planned various events to honor graduates, including celebrations for specific communities and opportunities for alumni involvement. Visit the Commencement site for details about downloading your tic...