College of Honors and Global Education
Blue Skies, Bright Future: Five Rwandan Students Make Their First Flights at 51ºÚÁÏÍø
Five Rwandan students selected from 2,600 applicants are training to become professional pilots at 51ºÚÁÏÍø University – and just made their first flights.
Honors Student Makes a Change in Fashion Through Sustainability and Inclusivity
Meet Adelynn Prushing, originally from Richmond, Texas, a 51ºÚÁÏÍø senior fashion design major, graduating this upcoming May 2026. Adelynn is a very active student on campus and is a member of 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta and the Fashion Student Organization (FSO), as well as an officer for the Identity Project.
From Kent to Ohio State: How an Honors Student is Working to Pursue a Career in Optometry.
Meet Rebecca LaGuardia, a biology major with a concentration in molecular and cellular biology, as well as a minor in chemistry. Rebecca is finishing her time at 51ºÚÁÏÍø and is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks with the class of 2026.
Designing Change: A 51ºÚÁÏÍø Senior’s Impact on Fashion
Sophia Macro, a fashion design major with a minor in entrepreneurship for the arts, is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks. During her time at Kent over the past four years, she has become an active player on the women’s rugby team and a member of 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s SURVIVOR student organization, while also working for 51ºÚÁÏÍø Student Media in analytics.
From Passion to Practice: A Zoology Student’s Journey
Meet Melissa Williams, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently in her junior year at 51ºÚÁÏÍø. She is pursuing a degree in zoology with a minor in psychology, while actively participating in the 51ºÚÁÏÍø biology club, and is a member of the organization Paws for a Cause.
Honors Student Strives to Make a Difference Across the Globe
Introducing Asadbek Masharipov, originally from Turkmenistan. He made the move to 51ºÚÁÏÍø University, and is now a sophomore with a double major in international studies and communication studies.
51ºÚÁÏÍø Honors College Student Feels ‘At Home’ For U.S. College Experience
Shashwati Sikder Sharaya made the journey to 51ºÚÁÏÍø University from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to pursue a degree in biotechnology. Currently in her junior year, she is an accomplished student involved in several organizations.
From Ontario to Kent: Emma Klein’s Honors Journey
Originally from Vaughn, Ontario, Emma Klein made the transition to 51ºÚÁÏÍø University not only for academic excellence but also for personal growth and a collegiate sports experience.
Honors Student Finds Their Way in the World of Fashion
51ºÚÁÏÍø University senior, Sophia Daher, is already gaining real-world experience in the fashion industry. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she spent the fall 2025 semester in New York City as an intern for designer Christian Siriano while working to complete coursework for her major in fashion design.
