College of Honors and Global Education
91ÊÓƵHonors College Graduate Announced as 2023 Portz Scholar
The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced 91ÊÓƵ Honors College graduate Serene (Hawes) Montgomery as a 2023 Portz Scholar. Montgomery is the 11th honors student from 91ÊÓƵto be named a Portz Scholar since the national competition began in 1990.  “Each…
Honors College and Education Abroad Gave 91ÊÓƵGrad Tools For Success
Honors College ranked high when graduate Josh Budd was deciding whether to attend 91ÊÓƵbecause 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
91ÊÓƵ College of Nursing juniors Melina Connell of Mansfield, OH, and Caleb Faust of Columbus, OH, were among 53 91ÊÓƵ 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 91ÊÓƵ 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 91ÊÓƵ 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.
Honors College 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Honored
The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the 91ÊÓƵ 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 alumni who have served the col…
Switching Majors: From Cautious to Confident
When I started my first semester at Kent State, I wasn’t a Psychology major. I was a Journalism major who was interested in psychology. But, by the end of my first semester, I knew that journalism wasn’t for me, so I switched my major. Although it felt right and I was really happy with my decision, …
All or Nothing
Alena Miskinis, a senior and triple major in the 91ÊÓƵ Honors College, has passionately seized every opportunity she can to pursue her combined interests in the arts and science. With a diverse array of classes intensified by Honors courses, as well as projects, internships, and even…
A Match Made in Honors
Abigail Wilsbacher just began her freshman year at 91ÊÓƵ this past fall, but she has been immersed in 91ÊÓƵnearly her entire life. In 1997, her parents met as Honors College students at 91ÊÓƵand now in 2023, Abigail continues the legacy as an Honors student. Abig…
