Originally posted on Kent State's Alumni page鈥淚 want to bring issues to the forefront. Not just issues today, but from the time of enslavement to the present day, and talk about mental and physical health and wellness throughout the years and how we鈥檝e ended up where we are today.鈥滵uring her junior year at Kent State University, Amanda Flowers, 鈥01, Ph.D., had an idea of what path she would pursue after earning her bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology. She wanted to attend graduate school, and she wanted to help people. Coincidentally, Kent State鈥檚 McNair Scholars program had just begun i...
Inspired by robotics, Sophia Matar always knew she wanted to pursue a career in information technology (IT) and major in computer science. At Kent State University, she picked up valuable skills that helped her in her first job at Sherwin-Williams in Cleveland. 鈥淭he classes I took, especially those involving teamwork, prepared me for corporate life,鈥 Matar said. 鈥淓ach person brings unique knowledge and skills, and by working together, we can create a great product.鈥滱fter completing an internship and co-op at Sherwin-Williams, Matar graduated in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Scie...