Division of Student Life
Peer Educators Bridge the Gap in Student Mental Health Support
For many students at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡, talking about mental health or wellness can feel intimidating. But for those who connect with Certified Peer Educators, those conversations often start with something simple: another student who understands.
‘I Love This,’ How Summer Advantage Helped a First-Gen Student Find Her Path
When Yeshe Mulugeta arrived at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡, she expected the transition to be challenging, but not overwhelming. Kent State’s Summer Advantage Program provides first-generation students with the award-winning support needed to overcome academic challenges and move forward with confidence. It helped turn things around for Mulugeta.
How an International Alumna Designed Her Future at Kent State
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡graduate Luana Johnson highlights how the American Academy partnership and the university's elite design labs provided the professional access needed to launch a global career.
Student Support Is Tops in the Nation
At Â鶹¾«Ñ¡, 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.
Student Life Means Student Success
The Division of Student Life provides an ecosystem where students engage in high-impact practices and experiential learning. Through our departments, we intentionally design meaningful co-curricular experiences that support life-enriching learning objectives, strengthening interpersonal and practica…
New Interest‑Based Theme Communities Prioritize Student Connection
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ is preparing to introduce a major shift in its residential experience with the launch of Theme Communities starting in fall 2026. The new model focuses on specific interests or student experiences.
IN A FLASH: Do You Bamboo?
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡students explored a new dining option on campus as Bamboo had its grand opening in The Hub.
‘What Makes Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Friendly to Veterans Is That the Support Is Real and Personal’
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ has earned the Military Friendly® School designation for 2026-2027, its 17th consecutive year. Marine Corps veteran and Â鶹¾«Ñ¡senior Richard Hlavaty shares how Kent State’s veteran support services have shaped his academic and professional journey.
Behind the Scenes of Â鶹¾«Ñ¡: Stocking Epinephrine
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Culinary Services faces the daily challenge of serving more than 20,000 meals to students, staff, and faculty. This task is further complicated by the increasing number of food allergies. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of food…
Flash Focus: Rushitha and Ruhitha Chinchalapu
Meet Rushitha and Ruhitha Chinchalapu, twins from India, both pursuing their master's in business analytics. As they are in the same graduate program, the sisters reflect on how being twins has contributed to their experience at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡.
