University News
Kent Campus Returns to Full Power Following Outage
Kent State University's Kent Campus was operating under full power Tuesday afternoon following an outage earlier that morning.
Kent State Reaffirms Its Leadership as Top Northern Ohio Public University in 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
In the newly released rankings, Kent State is once again the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio, and with its impressive national ranking of No. 129, the university continues to be recognized among the Top Public Schools in the nation.
Kent State Board of Trustees Welcomes Class of 2029, Congratulates University for Strong Enrollment
The Kent State University Board of Trustees welcomed the Class of 2029 during its regular quarterly meeting held Sept. 17 in the Kent Student Center. The Board congratulated the university administration for this year’s strong enrollment.
Kent State's Class of 2029 Arrives Ready to Learn
Kent State University continues to defy that challenge, welcoming its fourth incoming class of more than 4,000 students in just five years.
Kent State University Welcomes Back Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award-Winning Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
Kent State University’s College of the Arts, in collaboration with the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, proudly welcomes back Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award–winning costume designer Paul Tazewell for the 2025–2026 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series.
Kent State University and University of Cincinnati Receive Nearly $3 Million NSF Grant to Strengthen Regional Research Capacity
Kent State University and the University of Cincinnati have been awarded a nearly $3 million grant to transform how research institutions across the region collaborate, share expertise and develop the next generation of research leaders.
Kent State's Wetlands Are the Training Grounds for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
Senior Nick Brocato and sophomore Tamera Owens were among the 172 undergraduate Kent State students who participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) during the summer of 2025. They conducted research projects under the direction of Lauren Kinsman-Costello, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Kent State and members of her lab.
Kent State Hosts Aeronautics and Engineering Expo
Kent State University hosted its annual Aeronautics and Engineering Expo on Saturday at Kent State University Airport, drawing families for a day of aviation excitement and STEM education.
UPDATED - ADVISORY: Kent State University Board of Trustees Meeting, Sept. 17
The Kent State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Kent Student Center, Room 306. The Board will consider the recommendations of the standing committees, proposed personnel actions and new business.
Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Reaffirms Kent State's Distinction, Impact and Integrity
The Higher Learning Commission reaffirmed Kent State's accreditation, a testament to the university's distinction, impact and integrity.