This March, Kent State University is celebrating the 2023 Women’s History Month. The theme for 2023 is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” The Women’s Center, student organizations and various offices are hosting educational programs for students. Thursday, March 2: HERstory Trivia Night The Women’s Center, the LGBTQ+ Center and the Flash Activities Board partner to bring you fun and educational women's history! This will consist of three rounds of fun and educational trivia surrounding women's history. Prizes will be given to the winner of each round. This event will be hel...
Greetings! The Kent State East Liverpool and Salem campuses are busy places these days – and that’s a wonderful thing. We are midway through the semester and my calendar is filling up with all sorts of end-of-the year events such as award banquets, pinning ceremonies, student showcases and the grandest of all: commencement! Spring is typically a time when we think of new beginnings, but it is also a time to celebrate the culmination of another academic year and the many accomplishments achieved during that time. Still, we will applaud our graduates as they begin their new journeys into c...
Ten years ago, the New York Times featured Kent City Manager Dave Ruller and Kent State University’s then-President Lester A. Lefton in an article touting their college town-gown success. Kent State Today is following up on that article, looking at the different ways the town-gown relationship is still flourishing. Read more about the background of the relationship here. In 2020, Kent State’s Blue, Gold and Grateful $20 gift certificate program was a way to show appreciation to employees, while giving downtown businesses a much-needed boost at the start of the...
Common Data Set (CDS)
The CDS includes a range of data points related to student demographics, admissions, enrollment, retention, graduation rates, financial aid and academic programs. The Department of Institutional Research produces an annual CDS report that serves as a valuable resource to those who are interested in understanding the overall profile of Kent State University and how it compares to other institutions of higher education.
Major Movement Reports
The Major Movement Report tracks changes in the majors and programs of Kent State new freshman students over time. The report provides detailed information about the number of students who have declared, changed or dropped majors or programs, broken down by academic level, demographic group, and area of study. The report is generated annually and provides insights into enrollment trends, program popularity and student mobility within and across academic departments.