Honors College
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 911³Ô¹Ï and is preparing to graduate in the upcoming weeks with the class of 2026.
Designing Change: A 911³Ô¹Ï 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 911³Ô¹Ï’s SURVIVOR student organization, while also working for 911³Ô¹Ï 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 911³Ô¹Ï. She is pursuing a degree in zoology with a minor in psychology, while actively participating in the 911³Ô¹Ï 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 911³Ô¹Ï, and is now a sophomore with a double major in international studies and communication studies.
911³Ô¹Ï Honors College Student Feels ‘At Home’ For U.S. College Experience
Shashwati Sikder Sharaya made the journey to 911³Ô¹Ï 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 911³Ô¹Ï 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
911³Ô¹Ï 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 911³Ô¹Ï, 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 …
911³Ô¹Ï’s Alpha Lambda Delta Chapter Welcomes 231 New Members This Year
On Feb. 7, 2026, 911³Ô¹Ï’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. 911³Ô¹Ï’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.
