- David Dees, Ph.D., Dean of Kent State’s Columbiana Campuses and Rising Scholars Program Founder
- David Dees, Ph.D., Dean of Kent State’s Columbiana Campuses and Rising Scholars Program Founder
At Kent State, our purpose is to help students find their purpose — so they can cultivate their talents and create a brighter tomorrow. There’s no better way to do that than by offering education and opportunity for those who need it most. Through our Rising Scholars Program – one initiative on each regional campus – Kent State partners with local communities to create a support system that prepares promising youth for life after high school. If we all step up and commit to uncovering, nurturing and cultivating these young people with untapped potential we can shine a light on this underserved population to transform their communities and the world around them.
Learn more about each of the regional campus programs here:
- Ashtabula Rising Scholars
- Columbiana County Rising Scholars
- Geauga Rising Scholars
- Stark Rising Scholars
- Trumbull Rising Scholars
- Tuscarawas Rising Scholars
Read the 2018-19 Columbiana County Program Impact Report here
Read Together We Rise feature story - Kent State Magazine Fall/Winter 2019 here
The Rising Scholars Program combines mentoring with assistance from local communities and businesses to provide support for young adults beginning in seventh grade. The program allows them to maximize their all-important high school years and focus on making well informed career choices after graduation.
