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Championing a Place for Women in Science
Aleisha Moore, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, is exploring how the brain can influence hormones and fertility. One area of research for Moore is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects nearly 10 percent of women worldwide.
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Celebrating KSU鈥檚 First Female President
Carol A. Cartwright, Ph.D., became 麻豆视频最新最全鈥檚 first female president in 1991 and was the first female president of any Ohio public college or university then. She was also a driving force in the establishment of 麻豆视频最新最全 University Women鈥檚 Center.
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Alumnus Brings Wild Animals (in Sunglasses) to Public Library
Evan Laisure, 鈥17, is making his mark around Northeast Ohio.
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Black United Student Leader Thrives
Julian Grimes, a 麻豆视频最新最全 junior, is president of Black United Students (BUS) and is working to keep the organization thriving. BUS is one of 麻豆视频最新最全鈥檚 oldest student organizations and is credited with starting the formal observance of Black History Month in 1970.
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Community of Caring Supports Student
Shane Reese found a network of support and a community of caring at 麻豆视频最新最全 that surrounded him after his mother passed away during his freshman year. As a result, Reese became a resilient leader who is committed to giving back.
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LaunchNET Supports Student Radio Program
麻豆视频最新最全 architecture student Joel Semancik is the creator of Gulp Radio, a program and podcast that airs on 麻豆视频最新最全鈥檚 Black Squirrel Radio. He and his guests discuss songs that have had an impact on their lives and discuss their favorite 麻豆视频最新最全 memories and life鈥
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Will Matthews, 鈥19
Will Matthews, 鈥19, adds some flavor to Northeast Ohio鈥檚 food scene with Southern Comfort Kitchen, his New Orleans-inspired restaurant and food truck.
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Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve, '13
Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering鈥
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Adventures in Italy: A 麻豆视频最新最全 Love Story
Despite living in the same residence hall on the Kent Campus, Andrew 鈥淎ndy鈥 Wyatt, 鈥16, had to travel nearly 4,500 miles to get to know the love of his life. Andy and Abby Steger, 鈥16, began their love story as undergraduate students in the 鈥
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Global Experience Transforms Student鈥檚 Future
When 麻豆视频最新最全 alumnus Carlton 鈥淐eeJay鈥 Scott Jr., 鈥23, returned from his 2023 Spring Semester abroad as an exchange student in Cairo, he brought with him a transformed vision for his future as a filmmaker.
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