Kent State University’s College of Public Health has earned a national ranking for the university in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Graduate Schools report, highlighting the continued strength and upward momentum of its graduate public health programs. In the new rankings for 2026, Kent State climbed an impressive 15 spots to No. 122 on the Best Public Health Schools list, making Kent State the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio. “This recognition highlights the momentum we are building and the meaningful impact the college has made in our c...

Faculty & Staff Wellness UpdatesMay is Exercise and Movement MonthWe're coming out of winter hibernation so it's time to stretch, move and exercise! This month, the Employee Wellness team is pleased to bring you a variety of webinars and events related to exercise and movement. Explore offerings like:Webinar: Exercise in Special PopulationsMay 5, 10-11 a.m.Webinar: Injury PreventionMay 7, 10-11 a.m.Webinar: Movement SnacksMay 11, 2-3 p.m.Don't forget that Tier 2 points can be earned in a variety of categories related to movement and exercise: Exercise Tracker, Group Exercise, Personal Trai...

Critical thinking, careful reading and ethical reasoning are not confined to just one career path.For Kent State senior Maggie McNamara, those skills, developed through her time studying philosophy, have opened doors to future career opportunities.Now a graduating senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, McNamara is considering paths that may seem, at first glance, worlds apart: law school or medicine. For her, the connection is clear.“Philosophy teaches you how to think rather than what to think,” McNamara said. “These skills are adaptable no matter where you choose to go in life.” Mc...