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'Practice What We Preach!' Pringle Focused as 'Student Warrior' Dedicated to Removing Obstacles
Spend five minutes with Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., and you'll quickly be convinced of her unwavering drive for student success.
Leader's Fight With Imposter Syndrome Continues Even After Success
First-generation graduate reflects on obstacles, successes as his leadership journey comes full circle.
Honors College Students Utilize the Academic Success Center
College can be a stressful time for students, and some even feel like they are on their own when navigating their grades and schoolwork. The Academic Success Center (ASC) at Kent State University is a resource for students seeking the tools necessary to reach their academic goals. All Kent State Uni…
IN A FLASH: A Community of Explorers
Kent State's University College helps students decide on the degree program — and career path — that's right for them.
Kent State and KeyBank Foundation to Continue Key Connections Program for Underserved Students
KeyBank Foundation has awarded a new $200,000 gift to Kent State University to continue KeyBank Foundation’s support for the successful Key Connections program offered by University College at Kent State. The Key Connections program will continue to support student success initiatives for underserved students, including first-generation students and students from limited income backgrounds who will enroll in Fall Semester 2022.
Team LeBron Will Play for Kent State’s I Promise Scholars in 2022 NBA All-Star Game
Team LeBron will be playing for Kent State’s I Promise Scholars, a program that provides higher education opportunities for underserved students in Northeast Ohio.
Kent State University Reaches Record Graduation Rate, Boasting Highest Graduation Rate in Northern Ohio
Kent State’s current graduation rate is the highest among public universities in Northeast Ohio and fifth highest among all of Ohio’s public universities, behind Ohio State, Miami, the University of Cincinnati and Ohio University. In northern Ohio, the graduation rates of other public universities range from 40 to 55 percent.
Kent State’s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition
Kent State University’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.
Kent State University Recognized Nationally for Programs to Assist Students First in Their Families to Attend College
Kent State University has been designated as a First-gen Forward Institution by the Center for First-generation Student Success for its commitment to improving the experiences and advancing outcomes of those who are first in their families to attend college.
Changing Families and Futures: Kent State Receives Five-Year Grant Renewal for TRIO Student Support Services Program
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Kent State University a $2.6 million, five-year TRIO Student Support Services program grant. The program serves students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds and students with diverse learning and physical abilities.
