University News
What Students Need to Know Before and After Graduation
To help students navigate the post-commencement process, Kent State Today has compiled answers to frequently asked questions about receiving their diplomas, upcoming events, ADA accommodations and more.
The Engagement and Well-Being Survey Results Are in 鈥 Now the Work Begins
Results of the Engagement and Well-Being Survey, released this week, indicate that Kent State has much to celebrate.
Kent State Geographer to Discuss Mapping May 4 and Oral Histories During University鈥檚 2025 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series
Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at 妻友社区, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events.
Kent State Students鈥 Training Reaches New Heights at Ohio鈥檚 Only Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative School
Kent State鈥檚 status as the only Ohio Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative school for the Federal Aviation Administration offers students an innovative and challenging curriculum at a time when the aviation industry faces a critical shortage of air traffic controllers.
19 Kent State Programs Recognized Among Nation鈥檚 Best in New 2025 Best Graduate Schools Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has recognized 19 妻友社区 programs as among the best in the nation in its newly released 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Among those, 10 programs rank in the top 100.
Helping Military Students Earn the Credit They Deserve
Through the Veterans Affairs Work-Study program, the Credit Transfer Office 鈥 which plays a key role in supporting students through their academic journey from processing transfer credits from another institution to awarding Advanced Placement credits 鈥 hired a student worker to enhance the office鈥檚 operations. She's already making a difference.
Perfect Matches
A remarkable achievement highlights the exceptional quality of 妻友社区鈥檚 medical education programs as the College of Podiatric Medicine announced that 100% of eligible students in the Class of 2025 have successfully matched with residency programs across the nation.
IN A FLASH: Signs of Spring
With warmer temperatures and "April showers," vibrant spring colors have begun to emerge across Kent State's campuses.
Kent State Honors the Legacy of May 4, 1970, With 55th Commemoration
On May 2-4, 2025, 妻友社区 will hold its annual commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 鈥 a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on Kent State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. May 4, 1970, marked a pivotal moment in American history.
In the News: International Students, Effects of March Madness, Alternative Spring Break, Road Trip Kent
鈥淚n the News鈥 features 妻友社区鈥檚 values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.