Kent State University College of Arts and Sciences

From Bangladesh to Silicon Valley 🌍💻
For Tamim Islam, Ph.D., a passion for technology turned into a global career shaped by research, mentorship and real-world application at Kent State.

Now working in advanced computing, his journey highlights how a strong foundation in computer science can take you from the classroom to the forefront of innovation.

Read more: https://www.kent.edu/cas/news/bangladesh-silicon-valley

From Ghana to Kent State and toward life-saving innovation 💡
Ph.D. student Sampson Addae is using AI and health technology to predict medical risks and improve patient outcomes, turning personal experience into purpose.

Read more: https://www.kent.edu/cas/news/second-chance-new-purpose

From Kent to one of the nation’s leading research labs 🔬
Computer science Ph.D. student Kendric Hood is taking research developed at Kent State to Los Alamos National Laboratory, showcasing how mentorship, research and opportunity connect students to real-world impact.

Read more: https://www.kent.edu/cas/news/classroom-los-alamos

From earning a biology degree to pursuing podiatric medicine, Saloni Christian’s journey reflects how academic experiences and hands-on learning at Kent State help shape both personal and professional growth.

Read more: https://www.kent.edu/today/news/pov-kent-state-shaped-who-i-am-now-its-training-who-i-will-become

Kent State University Department of Biological Sciences

Bridging research and real-world impact 🤝
Led by Elias Nader, Ph.D., Kent State is partnering with the City of Cleveland to strengthen trust between law enforcement and the community through research, training and collaboration.

With support from Carla Goar, Ph.D., and the Community Engaged Research Institute, the initiative brings together faculty, students and community leaders to focus on evidence-based strategies that improve communication, accountability and public safety.

Read more: https://www.kent.edu/today/news/kent-state-cleveland-police-community-trust-initiative

Kent State - Department of Sociology and Criminology

Nationally recognized for excellence 🎉
Seven programs in Kent State’s College of Arts & Sciences earned national rankings in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools list, including:

Clinical Psychology
Psychology
Public Affairs
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics

Read more: https://www.kent.edu/cas/news/seven-college-arts-and-sciences-programs-earn-national-rankings-kent-state-us-news-2026

Summer break officially starts now ☀️
Wishing our Golden Flashes a fun, safe and relaxing summer!

To the College of Arts & Sciences Class of 2026 🎓
Thank you for the research, creativity, leadership and community you brought to Kent State. Congratulations on this incredible achievement, we’re proud to celebrate you today. 💙💛

Finals week is here 📚
Good luck, Golden Flashes; you’ve got this!