University News

Kent State Remains Highest-Ranked Northern Ohio University on Top Public Schools List in 2022-2023 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
Âé¶¹¹û¶³ continues to demonstrate its strength as an academic institution with its inclusion on several lists in the new 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. U.S. News has again named Kent State among the Top Public Schools in the nation in the newly released rankings.

Kent State Leads 13 Ohio Institutions in Supporting Intel by Launching Semiconductor-Focused Network
Âé¶¹¹û¶³, in response to a request from Intel®, will lead a network that includes 13 other Ohio higher education institutions now poised to prepare the workforce to make the small electronic devices that play a large role in our everyday lives.

EHHS Professor Authors Book on Inclusion of People with Disabilities
Mary Ann Devine, Ph.D., and professor in the Recreation, Park and Tourism Management program, recently authored a book titled, “Inclusive Leisure: A Strengths-based Approach.â€

Kent State Leads 13 Ohio Institutions in Supporting Intel by Launching Semiconductor-Focused Network
Âé¶¹¹û¶³, in response to a request from Intel®, will lead a network that includes 13 other Ohio higher education institutions now poised to prepare the workforce to make the small electronic devices that play a large role in our everyday lives.

When It’s Time to Eat It’s Hard to Beat the Good Old Meal PlanÂ
There is a growing number of juniors and seniors, faculty and staff who opted to buy a meal plan for Fall Semester 2022.

Meet Kent State Police Department’s Newest K-9 Officer, Salem
Still in training, this 4-month-old Labrador Retriever will be partnered with Sgt. Anne Spahr. Salem’s cuteness has been featured on all the , and he’s already stealing many hearts!

Kent State Achieves Unprecedented Fundraising Success During First Year of Forever Brighter Campaign
Âé¶¹¹û¶³ launched the public phase of its $350 million Forever Brighter comprehensive fundraising campaign in October 2021, and during the first year of the public campaign, a record-breaking $77.6 million was raised. This philanthropic feat was made possible with the support of 10,687 donors, 3,753 of whom made a gift to Kent State for the first time.

Kent State’s LaunchNET Marks 10 Years of Helping Clients Pursue Their Dreams and Turn Their Visions Into Reality
Âé¶¹¹û¶³â€™s LaunchNET program is celebrating 10 years of helping members of the university community pursue their entrepreneurial ventures.

New Emergency Management Coordinator Is Working to Make Sure Kent State is Prepared for Disaster
Vincent Marino, Âé¶¹¹û¶³â€™s new emergency management coordinator, has been on the job for six months working to ensure the university community is ready for whatever might come next.

Kent State Partners With University of Akron Law School to Offer New 3+3 Program
Âé¶¹¹û¶³ and the University of Akron School of Law (Akron Law) recently finalized a Juris Doctor degree partnership program to create a seamless, sequential system for students to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Kent State and a Juris Doctor degree from Akron Law in only six years.