Every year, thousands of Kent State University students navigate the off-campus housing market. As a college town, Kent has no shortage of options. But what should students expect? The search for student housing can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start.Luckily, Kent State Today has done some legwork for you.  So, what will your dollar really get you in Kent? From affordable studios to spacious apartments, we’ve broken it down. This is what to expect from the off-campus housing market.  ...

More than 300 friends of one of our most influential alumni raised over $100,000 for The Mandy Jenkins Memorial Scholarship.This endowed scholarship honors the legacy of Mandy Jenkins, BS '02, MA '04, by supporting students in student media leadership roles. Mandy loved the work, friends and mission of student media. She appreciated the diverse experiences and practical education it provided and loved to have a voice in the campus discourse. Through her leadership she identified strategic issues facing the news business, understanding that journalism suffers if it excludes the working and midd...

Kent State University alumna Emilia Sykes says her goals have not changed as she begins her second term in Congress. Sykes, who hails from Akron, Ohio, spoke with the Akron Beacon Journal about her plans for the second term and what she’ll be focusing on.In 2022, Sykes was first elected to represent Ohio’s 13th House District in Congress, making her the first Black Kent State alumna to serve in the House of Representatives, as well as the first Black person ever to represent the 13th Congressional District, which includes Summit County and parts of Portage and Stark Counties.Here’s a reca...

For 15 years, Kent State University’s Provost Leadership Academy has offered first-year students an in-depth education on the university's inner workings while challenging them to identify ways to improve campus life. High school seniors identified through the college application process as high-achieving or students who would bring unique skills to the academy are invited to apply for membership. An interview process follows the application before students are offered a spot in the group, John Jewell, Ph.D., associate dean for Academic Student Support Services in University College ...

On Feb. 1, more than 250 guests gathered to recognize the 55th anniversary of Black History Month at Kent State University, which was first established by the student organization Black United Students (BUS) in 1970 and was recognized nationwide by President Gerald Ford in 1976. This year’s theme, “The Black Experience: Resilience, Reclamation, Recovery,” highlights the strength of Black communities, the power of reclaiming history and identity and the importance of holistic well-being....