Students First
Celebrating Outstanding and Distinguished Teachers
Professors are more than educators; the connection they build in and beyond the classroom shapes the lives of students. To recognize the great professionals working at the university, the Distinguished Teaching Award and the Outstanding Teaching Award are given to ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø educators for their remarkable achievements.
Betting Big on D.C. Students’ Futures
¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø is making significant contributions for the future of students in our nation’s capital. Advancing its strategic priorities, the university is backing a $30 million investment in the D.C. College Access Program’s (DC CAP) cohort-based scholarship initiative, the largest known contribution ever made toward helping D.C. students complete their postsecondary education.
What College Students Should Know About Buying Insurance
Choosing any insurance can be intimidating due to the number of options and types available. Two ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø professors with expertise in insurance gave ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Today readers advice on how to navigate the world of insurance with a focus on students.
¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Spring Commencement Ceremonies
The ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø alumni family will grow by more than 4,800 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Spring Class of 2025 will be recognized with commencement ceremonies on May 8-10 and May 16.
Your Library Is Getting an Upgrade
To better serve you through our vast resources and knowledgeable librarians, ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Libraries will join other OhioLINK institutions in replacing the KentLINK platform with a new library system that will offer a host of benefits to support 21st-century teaching, learning and research.
Flash Focus: Graduating University Storytellers
Meet Camille, Malina, Hayden, Matthew and Timmy, five graduating seniors from across the College of Communication and Information who work for ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s Division of University Communications and Marketing. These students have been gaining more than just hands-on experience; they are helping shape the university’s story.
Flash Focus: Aislinn Foran
Meet Aislinn Foran, a senior communication studies major with a focus in applied communication and a minor in public relations from Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. With a heavy involvement in the Her Campus at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø (HCKSU) chapter, Foran contributed to creating a welcoming environment for all members.
Professor Shares How to Understand and Overcome Burnout
Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D., professor of psychology at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø, discussed what burnout is and gave a few tips on how to identify and deal with burnout on WBUR's Here and Now.
IN A FLASH: The Buzz on Mathematics
The Integration Bee, presented by ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's Department of Mathematical Sciences, invited students to enjoy fun math-themed competitions and activities along with fun costumes, pizza and math-oriented jokes and puns.
Students Love Kent’s Nightlife, Food and Events
From mornings at Tree City Coffee to late nights at Barflyy, ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s community has plenty of food and entertainment options thanks to the help of Main Street Kent, now a Nationally Accredited Main Street program for 2024.