College of Honors and Global Education
From Ontario to Kent: Emma Klein’s Honors Journey
Originally from Vaughn, Ontario, Emma Klein made the transition to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì 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
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì 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.
Building Community: Rugby, Rocketry and Research
I’m Stuart Klein, an Aerospace Engineering major in the Honors College at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University, Class of 2027. When I was choosing colleges, I wanted more than lectures. I wanted a place where I could build real things, test ideas, and be part of a community that knows my name. That’s what I found …
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Alpha Lambda Delta Chapter Welcomes 231 New Members This Year
On Feb. 7, 2026, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s chapter of —The Honors Society for First-year Academic Success—welcomed 231 exceptional students at Cartwright Hall’s auditorium, where its annual induction and awards ceremony took place. ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s chapter was originally founded in 1960 and currently includes more than 1,100 members as one of the most prominent chapters among the other 280 chapters across the globe.
Where Passion Meets Purpose
My name is Madelyn Lands, and I am an honors student majoring in Public Health with a concentration in Clinical Trials Research. I'm also pursuing a minor in Environmental Health. Additionally, I’m a part of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s combined bachelor-master’s program and will proudly graduate in May …
Finding Leadership Through Adaptability
My name is Drew DeGeorge. I am an honors accounting major with a minor in data analytics, and I will graduate in May 2025!I came to Kent in the fall of 2021 because I grew up close to the area and have always loved the atmosphere and downtown. I originally was an architecture student – Kent’s archit…
International Student Champions Education, Service and Culture at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì
When Arslan Kalandarov arrived at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University from Turkmenistan, he carried with him more than just luggage. As the first in his family to attend college, he brought a deep sense of responsibility, determination and pride in his cultural heritage.“I was incredibly happy when I got my first…
Welcoming in the Honors College Class of 2029
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s Honors College is proud to welcome 561 first-year students this fall – one of the most accomplished and multifaceted classes in the college’s history.
Class of 2029 Welcomed to Campus
The ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Honors College celebrated the arrival of its newest class of students at the Annual Ice Cream Social, held Thursday evening, August 14, 2025, outside the Honors College.
Honors College Offered Recent Graduate Financial Assistance and a Sense of Community
Honors College helped recent graduate John Comi build a sense of community as well as meet his financial obligations.
