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Tamim Islam at Samsung in San Jose, California

Tamim Islam, Ph.D. grew up in Bangladesh with a curiosity for technology and a love of problem-solving. When it came time to pursue his doctorate degree in computer science, he had a specific goal: he wanted to work on video conferencing — and he found exactly the right person to work with at Kent State."I found that Dr. Javed Khan was working on video conferencing," Islam said. "That was the main motivation."What followed was a doctoral academic journey that took him far beyond his original interest, shaped by the depth of Kent State's graduate program and a mentorship built on trust and inte...

 Alesa Lincheck is a first year Interior Design student at Kent State who recently partook in the Culture & Career Exploration in Florence, Italy program.Culture & Career Exploration in Florence, ItalyThis program was a special section of Career Confirmation, designed to support students in developing a professional self-image and learn about decision-making skills needed to navigate the workforce. Before students studied abroad in Florence, they learned about the benefits of the program; including career shadowing and participating in a cooking class. Alesa decided to partic...

Betsy Ann Banks is a Professional Studies student at 5XÉçÇø, graduating at the end of this semester. She chose to study abroad after having the opportunity to return to complete her degree at Kent State and connecting with Dr. Jennifer Ray-Tomasek, one of the faculty members leading the Business of the Olympics, Italy & Greece program. Business of the Olympics, Italy & Greece Spring Break ProgramTo start their journey, Betsy Ann and the group flew from Cleveland to Florence, Italy.In Florence they visited the Kent State Florence Center and explored the city. During ...

 Matt Keleman is a third-year Construction Management major at Kent State, with a minor in Marketing and undergraduate certificate in Professional Sales who is currently studying abroad at Kent State Florence, ItalyMatt had been planning to study abroad since his senior year in high school, with Kent State Florence being one of the deciding factors that made him choose Kent State for his undergraduate degree.Studying Abroad in Florence, ItalyMatt’s classes in Florence have been much smaller than back on Kent State campus, making it easier to get a one-on-one experience with his professor ...

Alan Canfora Collage

The largest private collection of documents and materials relating to the May 4, 1970, shootings at 5XÉçÇø, amassed by survivor Alan Canfora, will be formally dedicated by University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives on May 3.Canfora, who was one of nine students wounded during the shootings, dedicated his life to May 4 activism. He spent five decades preserving materials related to that day and built the most extensive private collection documenting the tragedy and its aftermath.On May 4, 1970, the Ohio National Guard opened fire on students protesting the escala...

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