University News
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Receives Military Friendly School Honor for 13th Year in a Row
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University continues to exemplify leadership in its mission to support students as the Kent Campus is designated as a Military Friendly® School for the 13th consecutive year in a row, earning a Gold award. In addition, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University at Trumbull earned a Silver award.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Board of Trustees Approves Establishing New Bachelor of Social Work Degree
The ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Bachelor of Social Work degree during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held March 8. The new degree was developed based on the high demand for licensed social workers within the areas surrounding ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Regional Campuses.
PNC Foundation Awards $75,000 to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì
The PNC Foundation has awarded $75,000 to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University to help ensure success among students who commonly face barriers in college. This grant aligns with PNC’s focus on addressing economic inequality among Black American and low- to moderate-income communities, and it will provide resources for students that will help them complete college and establish a strong foundation on which to build their careers.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Wins Award for Excellence in Integrating International Education Throughout University
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The honor recognizes ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì for overall excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of the university and its campuses.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and Cleveland State Partner to Shorten Time Students Need for Bachelor’s, Law Degrees
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University has established a new partnership with Cleveland State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law to offer students two pathways to obtain a bachelor’s degree from ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and a law degree from CSU in six years. The new 3+3 program will shorten the length of time typically needed to complete both degrees.
Dedicated and Impactful Communications Associate Lecturer Wins Outstanding Teaching Award
Communication Studies Lecturer Aaron Bacue initially doubted how effective he might be teaching under the restrictions of COVID-19, but along the way, he made a big difference.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Online Master’s in Nursing Program Ranks in Top 50 Among Public Institutions by U.S. News in 2022 Best Online Programs Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has named three ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2022. ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì is recognized in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Graduate Education Programs and Best Online MBA Programs rankings.
Where on the Web? Campus Safety Resources Are a Click Away
"Where On the Web?" is a new series that will introduce possibly unfamiliar pages and features on the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University website that students, faculty and staff should know about. Follow along to learn more about the advantages of using www.kent.edu.
Team LeBron Will Play for ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s I Promise Scholars in 2022 NBA All-Star Game
Team LeBron will be playing for ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s I Promise Scholars, a program that provides higher education opportunities for underserved students in Northeast Ohio.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Awarded the Highest Recognition for Research Universities, the Prestigious R1 Carnegie Classification
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has awarded ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University the esteemed R1 status for research, which is the highest recognition that doctoral universities can receive. The prestigious designation affirms ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s place as an elite research institution and puts the university in the company of universities such as Yale, Harvard and the University of California-Berkeley.
