Students First
Careful Planning Creates Safe Environments On Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Campuses
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡is committed to providing a safe environment for our students to live and learn and uses a multi-layered approach to assure security and wellness for our entire university community.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Prison Reentry Program Featured on WKBN
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Prison Reentry Program was recently featured on WKBN for its partnership with FCI Elkton, featuring the inaugural class of 18 incarcerated students who earned their Â鶹¾«Ñ¡associate degrees.
Flash Focus: Antajuan Hightower
Meet Antajuan Hightower, a member of the Honors College and a human resource management major, from Boardman, Ohio.
‘I Felt Like I Was Being Welcomed Into a Community’
Fostering Pathways for Bright Futures is an innovative program within Kent State's University Outreach and Engagement that provides academic, emotional and social support while connecting young people to opportunities in higher education. It's making a real impact for students.
Crossing the Degree Finish Line at Last
Every semester, Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ reopens the door to a diploma for students who left college without finishing a degree.
A job opportunity, a family crisis, military service or running out of money – there are many reasons why students leave college without completing their studies.
Flash Focus: Monica Fencil
Meet Monica Fencil, a junior exercise science major with a concentration in pre-physical therapy, from Butler, Pennsylvania. Fencil’s interest in the health field began early, shaped by being surrounded by family members who worked in healthcare.
Family Ties at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Police Services and Beyond
Meet the Sprague family and their unique tie to Â鶹¾«Ñ¡. After retiring as an Ohio State Trooper, Rick Sprague accepted a position with the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡police services last year. His son, Officer Tristan Sprague, also joined the police department last year. In the fall, Rick Sprague’s two daughters enrolled at Kent State, making the family’s service to the campus community all the more meaningful.
Flash Focus: Jordan Anamasi
Meet Jordan Anamasi, a senior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from Avon, Ohio, whose passions have grown for and through her experiences with nature.
Convenience and Connection Drive Thriving Campus Life
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ is experiencing a healthy demand for on-campus housing as more students recognize the benefits of living in the heart of campus. For many students, it is not just about the proximity to campus and classes but also the connection.
KSU Mobile for Flashes on the Go
Keeping up with Â鶹¾«Ñ¡'s campus, classes and events can be a challenge. However, the updated Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ mobile app (KSU Mobile) has a new refreshing look that makes it more user-friendly and tailored to both student, faculty and staff needs.