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Kent State Remains Northern Ohio’s Top Public University in US News 2027 Best Colleges Rankings
Sept. 22, 2026
Kent State University remains northern Ohio’s top-ranked public university in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings, with four undergraduate programs also ranking among the nation’s top 200.
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Kent State to Host First-Ever Poets for Science Gathering
Sept. 18, 2026
This November, Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center will host the inaugural Poets for Science Gathering, an international convening that will explore the connection between poetry and science.
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Forum Examines Dolly Parton's Lasting Legacy of Authenticity, Love
Sept. 18, 2026
Six Kent State University scholars gathered to explore how Dolly Parton became one of America's most influential cultural figures — not just as a musician, but as a peacebuilder, educator and philanthropist.
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One College, Many Disciplines: A Message from the Dean
Sept. 11, 2026
"This year feels particularly significant for us. We are beginning the year as the College of Sciences and Humanities. With the addition of the School of Communication Studies, the School of Information, and the Park Management Program, we are a different college than…
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New 9/11 Collection Illustrates How History Becomes Poetry
Sept. 10, 2026
Even 25 years later, Sept. 11, 2001, remains embedded in collective memory. For Kent State University English instructor Robert McDowell, poetry offers space to revisit those moments. His new collection, “The Excellent Assembly,” reflects on 9/11 and the lasting emotional impact…
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Faculty Leadership Shapes New American Civics Requirement
Aug. 24, 2026
This fall marks the beginning of an important new chapter for undergraduate education in Ohio. Through Senate Bill 1, the state has established a new American Civics requirement that all students earning a bachelor's degree beginning in Spring 2030 must complete.
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One College, Many Disciplines: A Message from the Dean
Aug. 24, 2026
"This year feels particularly significant for us. We are beginning the year as the College of Sciences and Humanities. With the addition of the School of Communication Studies, the School of Information, and the Park Management Program, we are a different college than…
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From Big Bang to Big Discovery, Kent State Professor Leads Research Project
Aug. 13, 2026
More than two decades of research on a project led by a Kent State University professor has resulted in a new discovery in nuclear physics that is being celebrated nationally.
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A Student’s Journey From India to Kent State to Podiatric Medicine
Aug. 7, 2026
Saloni Christian planned on traditional medical school until a suturing workshop introduced her to podiatry as a junior at Kent State. Now a student at Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, she’s set to graduate in 2027 with an eye toward ankle surgery and wound care.
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Finding Her Footing: A Biology Major’s Path to Podiatric Medicine
Aug. 7, 2026
Ayat Husain grew up with flat feet – and grew curious about the doctors who treat them. Now a student at Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, she’s on track to graduate in 2027 and hopes to help patients get back on their feet, literally and figuratively.
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