College of Honors and Global Education
'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'
Students coming to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.
It's a Rainbow Week at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹!
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Welcomes Freshman Class of 2027
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University 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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students are resilient and ready to em…
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ CAED & Honors College Graduate Announced As 2023 Portz Scholar
The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University 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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to be named a Portz&nb…
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Honors College Graduate Announced as 2023 Portz Scholar
The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Honors College graduate Serene (Hawes) Montgomery as a 2023 Portz Scholar. Montgomery is the 11th honors student from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to be named a Portz Scholar since the national competition began in 1990.  “Each…
Honors College and Education Abroad Gave Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Grad Tools For Success
Honors College ranked high when graduate Josh Budd was deciding whether to attend Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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.
Two Nursing Students Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University College of Nursing juniors Melina Connell of Mansfield, OH, and Caleb Faust of Columbus, OH, were among 53 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Society, America’s most prestigious academic honor society which recognizes a student’s exceptional achievement…A Nonstop Beat
Sonyea Moore, a sophomore Honors student from Twinsburg, Ohio, is currently pursuing two majors and three minors in the College of Arts and Sciences and is thriving while doing so. Holding a 3.9 G.P.A., Sonyea is following her interests in the humanities through majors in anthropology and Africana studies, along with her minors in English, creative writing, and history. While the workload of such an education is demanding, Sonyea explains it's worth it to study her passions.
Honors College 2023 Distinguished Faculty Award Winner Announced
The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Ballroom to recognize seniors graduating in the spring, summer and fall of 2023. This ceremony also provides an opportunity for the Honors College to recognize faculty who have served the college with their time and efforts to allow for exceptional opportunities and experiences for Honors students.
A RECAP: The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Honors College recognized graduating seniors at its annual Senior Honors Luncheon. This event congratulated Honors College members for their upcoming graduations in the spring, summer, and fall of 2023. Seniors were able to unwind as they met with staff and alumni to applaud their accomplishments. Attendees of the luncheon also heard from Denise Harrison, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award and Gary F. Bengier, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Alumni Award.