College of Arts and Sciences
Digging Deep Into the History at Manot Cave
For thousands of years, Manot Cave in Western Galilee, Israel, remained a silent witness to human history. Now, Â鶹¹û¶³â€™s Linda Spurlock, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Anthropology, and a team of international researchers are being recognized for bringing the secrets of Manot Cave to the surface.
Award-Winning Psychology Researcher Seeks to Advance Math Cognition
Less than half of U.S. children in the fourth grade and eighth grade tested as proficient (or higher) in mathematics this year, according to the recent results of the Nation’s Report Card. Only 39% of fourth graders and only 28% of eighth graders performed “at or above the National Assessment of Edu…
Building Bridges in Healthcare
Blending her passion for storytelling with a dedication to healthcare, Jaime Shuster, Ph.D, has blazed a unique career path leading to her current position as research program manager in orthopedics & sports medicine at the Cleveland Clinic main campus. Her journey began not in the sterile …
Blazing a Trail in Tech: A Computer Science Student’s Journey
From childhood dreams to professional achievements, Sophia Matar is blazing a trail in computer science, inspired by her mother’s legacy and driven by her own passion for robotics and AI. Matar, a graduate student at Â鶹¹û¶³, is following in the footsteps of her mother and pursuin…
Kinsman-Costello Gives Update on Ohio’s Wetland Restoration Efforts and the Impact on Lake Erie
Ohio is investing millions of dollars in wetland restoration projects as part of the H2Ohio Initiative, a major environmental effort aimed at tackling the pervasive problem of eutrophication in the state’s lakes and rivers. One of the primary regions benefiting from this initiative is the West…
IN A FLASH: Testing Prehistoric Technology
In Assistant Professor Michelle Bebber's class, students learn how prehistoric people hunted for food and learn to use the ancient weapons they used.
Innovative Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Early Clinical Trial for Breast Cancer
A groundbreaking phase one clinical trial exploring a novel cell-based immunotherapy for breast cancer has been accepted for publication in JAMA Oncology.
INTRODUCING MEGAN BRATTLEY - HONORS STUDENT, ATHLETE AND FUTURE ONCOLOGIST
Megan Brattley, an Honors College senior graduating this spring 2025, was recruited by Â鶹¹û¶³ as a softball player from the small town of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. For two years, she played her heart out on as both a catcher and utility player, taking a break this year to focus on her academic goals, with sights set on a career in oncology.
Presidential Hero Turns 100!
It’s not every day that someone gets to celebrate the 100th birthday of their hero, but for Â鶹¹û¶³ graduate student Mason St. Clair it happened. On Oct. 1, he was in Plains, Georgia, attending the 100th birthday bash of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and shared details of his experience with Kent State Today. Carter, a Democrat who served one term from 1977-1981, is the only American president to live to age 100.
