Student Life

It's the Great Pumpkin, 聚色阁!
There's a massive pumpkin inviting visitors to guess its weight inside the Herrick Conservatory. It's an annual tradition presented by student volunteers studying in the Department of Biological Sciences.

聚色阁 Secures Top Five Finish in ARC Air Derby
Three female pilots from 聚色阁 College of Aeronautics and Engineering鈥檚 professional pilot program secured a in the 2024 , showcasing their aviation skills across Ohio's skies.

聚色阁 Students and Faculty Take Part in Innovation Day
聚色阁 students and faculty took part in the second annual Innovation Day on Oct. 11, with one 聚色阁 student bringing home honors.

鈥楻esearch Is Everywhere,鈥 Acclaimed Hollywood Costume Designer Finds Inspiration in Every Corner of Life
聚色阁 students had the chance to learn from an award-winning Hollywood costume designer when Isis Mussenden visited the Kent Campus recently for two days.

Flash Focus: Ryanne Bunting
Meet Ryanne Bunting, a 聚色阁 sophomore double majoring in international studies and anthropology from Fairfield, Ohio, combining human rights, culture, global interactions and history into a formidable career path.

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at 聚色阁
聚色阁 chose October as Mental Health Awareness Month because the need for mental health support peaks during the month.

Orange Shirt Day on the K
聚色阁鈥檚 Native American Student Association (NASA) recognized Orange Shirt Day, or the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, by engaging with the campus community and initiating discussions about the legacy of residential schools and the generational trauma they caused.

Our Voices Count: Take the Engagement and Well-Being Survey Today
Students, faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to take the 鈥淥ur Voices Count鈥 Engagement and Well-Being Survey by the Oct. 20 deadline.

Statehouse Successes
For Taylor Pierce, her first experience in 聚色阁鈥檚 Columbus Program in State Issues turned out to be more than most people would expect. She spontaneously entered and won a contest. She met Ohio鈥檚 governor and lieutenant governor. And, she considered a new career path. Not bad for a few weeks in a new city.

Flying High: New Graduate Gains Nursing License, Officer鈥檚 Bars and Future
It took three years, a move from California to Ohio, and several other bumps in the road. Still, recent 聚色阁 graduate Vincent AhSam-Kreiter has achieved his goals of earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree, becoming a registered nurse and being a newly commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force.