University News

Helping Students Navigate a Successful Kent State Experience
KSU Navigate, a new technology platform more than two years in the making, will fully launch on Nov. 18, giving Kent State University students an easy and efficient way to schedule tutoring and academic advising putting them on track for success in their coursework.

First-Generation Students Share, Connect and Learn
As a first-generation college student coming from Wisconsin, I found the college experience nerve-wracking. I didn't have anyone nearby to support me, and I didn’t know anyone who had this shared identity. Kent State's "I Am First Week" honors us and our struggles.

Honoring All Those Who Serve: Kent State Holds its Annual Veterans Day Commemoration
The Kent State University community paid tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces at the annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The program, titled “Honoring All Those Who Serve,” included a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from Kent State’s Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs.

Kent State Closed Nov. 11 in Observance of Veterans Day
Kent State University will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed.

Kent State’s Financial Stewardship Earns Top Ratings, Ensuring Bright Future
The university is implementing proactive financial measures to position itself for continued success, ensuring it can continue to fulfill its mission of providing high-quality education and supporting the success of its students for generations to come.

IN A FLASH: Celebrating 60 Years of Graduate Studies
Kent State University awarded its first three doctoral degrees in 1964 and recently celebrated that anniversary at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center.

It’s Never Too Late
The Degree Completion Program allows former students who have attended Kent State and people who have started a degree at other colleges or universities to finish their degrees at Kent State.

Honoring All Those Who Serve: Kent State Holds Annual Veterans Day Observance
Kent State University invites all to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and attend the university’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Student Green on the Kent Campus.

IN A FLASH: Fall on the Plaza
Beautiful images of a sunny, fall day on campus were captured by a Kent State staffer and submitted to IN A FLASH.

IN A FLASH: Kent State Welcomes Visiting Students and Parents
At Kent State's annual Preview KSU events, visiting high school students, transfer students and parents tour campus and learn about learning and living at Kent State.