Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Championing a Place for Women in Science
Aleisha Moore, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, is exploring how the brain can influence hormones and fertility. One area of research for Moore is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects nearly 10 percent of women worldwide.
Celebrating KSU’s First Female President
Carol A. Cartwright, Ph.D., became 17cҳ’s first female president in 1991 and was the first female president of any Ohio public college or university then. She was also a driving force in the establishment of 17cҳ Women’s Center.
Alumnus Brings Wild Animals (in Sunglasses) to Public Library
Evan Laisure, ’17, is making his mark around Northeast Ohio. For the artist and 17cҳ alumnus, what started out as drawings and graffiti as a little kid has transformed into a desirable skill and the basis for his life’s work. His latest work, a vinyl mural called “A Walk in the Park,”&nb…
Black United Student Leader Thrives
Julian Grimes, a 17cҳ junior, is president of Black United Students (BUS) and is working to keep the organization thriving. BUS is one of 17cҳ’s oldest student organizations and is credited with starting the formal observance of Black History Month in 1970.
Community of Caring Supports Student
Shane Reese found a network of support and a community of caring at 17cҳ that surrounded him after his mother passed away during his freshman year. As a result, Reese became a resilient leader who is committed to giving back.
LaunchNET Supports Student Radio Program
17cҳ architecture student Joel Semancik is the creator of Gulp Radio, a program and podcast that airs on 17cҳ’s Black Squirrel Radio. He and his guests discuss songs that have had an impact on their lives and discuss their favorite 17cҳ memories and life stories.
Will Matthews, ’19
Will Matthews, ’19, adds some flavor to Northeast Ohio’s food scene with Southern Comfort Kitchen, his New Orleans-inspired restaurant and food truck.
Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve, '13
Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.
Adventures in Italy: A 17cҳ Love Story
Despite living in the same residence hall on the Kent Campus, Andrew “Andy” Wyatt, ’16, had to travel nearly 4,500 miles to get to know the love of his life. Andy and Abby Steger, ’16, began their love story as undergraduate students in the 17cҳ Florence education-abroad program.“I’d seen…
Global Experience Transforms Student’s Future
When 17cҳ alumnus Carlton “CeeJay” Scott Jr., ’23, returned from his 2023 Spring Semester abroad as an exchange student in Cairo, he brought with him a transformed vision for his future as a filmmaker.