University News
Celebrating Five Years of Care and Advocacy at the Kent State CARES Center
The CARES Center celebrated its 5-year anniversary on Tuesday, April 14 with an open house that highlighted the accomplishments of the center over the last five years while providing opportunities for tours of the center, complete with birthday cake, refreshments and CARES Center swag.
Kent State Honors 2026 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners
Kent State University celebrates outstanding student employees and supervisors during National Student Employment Week, recognizing their impact across campus through the annual Student Employee Awards Celebration. Celebrate with us the 2026 winners.
Bedford Falls Foundation Awards $1.8 Million to Kent State’s College of Nursing
A $1.8 million gift from the Bedford Falls Foundation will fund 150 scholarships for Kent State nursing students over three years, addressing the national nursing shortage.
Kent State Honors 2026 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners
Kent State University celebrates outstanding student employees and supervisors during National Student Employment Week, recognizing their impact across campus through the annual Student Employee Awards Celebration. Celebrate with us the 2026 winners.
Students Showcase Their Projects at the Undergraduate Symposium for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors
The Undergraduate Symposium for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors provides an opportunity for undergraduate students and recent graduates to showcase their hands-on involvement in research and creative endeavors to a larger audience. About 212 faculty mentors guided the student presenters in their endeavors.
Perfect Matches for Kent State's Podiatric Medicine Students
March 20th was Match Day at Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, and for the second year running, 100% of podiatric students got their dream matches for their preferred residency programs.
Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
Half of the protected prairie surrounding Kent State University’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on April 24 to allow for new growth during the summer season.
Kent State Earns 20 National Honors in US News 2026 Best Graduate Schools Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has named 20 Kent State University graduate programs among the nation’s best in its 2026 rankings, with seven programs placing in the top 100 nationally.
Ohio State Representative Derrick Hall sees pilot, Aeronautics programs up close during airport visit
Ohio State Representative Derrick Hall recently visited the Kent State University Airport, where he received an informational tour of the facilities hosted by College of Aeronautics and Engineering Dean Christina Bloebaum, Ph.D.
Student Support Is Tops in the Nation
At Kent State University, student support is a daily practice carried out by hundreds of dedicated professionals across departments, campuses and programs – from the advisors who help first-generation students navigate financial aid deadlines to the staff members who welcome veterans transitioning to campus life.