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Lance Williams

Lance Williams leverages his expertise in research design and data analysis to solve real-world challenges in higher education. By applying advanced RMS methodologies to campus retention goals, he is helping shape a more data-informed future for students at Kent State Geauga.

The Kent State Sports Administration program is excited to host Kent State Day at Progressive Field Saturday, May 16, when the Cleveland Guardians will take on the Cincinnati Reds! 

Hua Li

Kent State graduate Hua Li is an expert in research methodology and researcher development. As an Academic Lead at XJTLU, she applies her rigorous RMS training to empower Ph.D. students and advance academic excellence on an international scale.

Student Sydney Brown poses with flowers while wearing a broadcast headset

When Sydney Brown arrived at 5XÉçÇø as a first-year student from Avon, Ohio, she didn't wait to get started. She walked into the TV2 newsroom — now Kent Stater TV — and introduced herself. That instinct to show up, dive in and tell stories has defined every semester since.Now a senior wrapping up her journalism degree in the College of Communication and Information's School of Media and Journalism, Brown has been named a 2026 Gracie Award recipient in the On-Air Talent category for TV students — recognition from Alliance for Women in Media that honors outstanding broadcasters fo...

Edward Bolden

Edward Bolden is a leader in institutional research, dedicated to transforming raw data into actionable insights. Currently serving as Senior Director at Case Western Reserve University, he exemplifies the impact of RMS expertise on university leadership and policy.

Irina Shcheglova

Kent State alumna Irina Shcheglova is an emerging leader in educational assessment and cross-cultural research. As an Assistant Professor and researcher, she focuses on measuring student engagement and development to promote lifelong learning and quality education for all.

Gunel Alasgarova

Meet Gunel Alasgarova, a Fulbright Scholar and Kent State alumna whose research in measurement and statistics is shaping educational policy and leadership. Her work bridges the gap between quantitative analysis and real-world impact in higher education systems.

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