For parents sending their students off to college and for students stepping onto campus for the first time, safety is a top priority. At Kent State University, a comprehensive, multi-layered approach to security and well-being works 24 hours a day to protect students, faculty, staff and visitors across its entire eight-campus system. Kent State's commitment to safety is anchored by its award-winning police force, technological alert systems and extensive student support programs designed to create a secure and supportive learning environment.The Kent Campus is patrolled 24 hours a d...
鈥淚f you had told August me I鈥檇 done that, I would have laughed in your face,鈥 said Jenna Broyles as she described how she ventured to London alone for a concert while studying abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland. Jenna is a third year Hospitality and Event Management major at Kent State University, who spent fall 2025 participating in the ISEP program at Edinburgh Napier University. Studying Abroad in Edinburgh, ScotlandJenna had always wanted to study abroad, and Scotland had always been the number one place on her bucket list. When she saw there was a program for her major in Edinburgh, she k...
Kent State University students learn from some of the world's most influential researchers. In all, 38 faculty members have been recognized among the top 2% of the most-cited scientists worldwide, creating unparalleled opportunities for students to engage in groundbreaking research across disciplines from neuroscience to business analyticsThe recognition 鈥 based on research metrics compiled by Stanford University scholars 鈥 reinforces Kent State's position as an R1 research institution and highlights the breadth of world-class scholarship across the institution, from health sciences and liquid...
As the first I PROMISE Program scholar to graduate from Kent State, Anthony Claytor's journey shows what's possible when financial barriers come down. Through a partnership between Kent State University and the LeBron James Family Foundation, Claytor earned his degree debt-free."I'm glad I had the opportunity to come to Kent State because I met a lot of great people, I made a lot of great connections," he shared at his commencement ceremony.For parents navigating the college selection process and searching for affordable college education in Ohio, Claytor's story gets to the heart of one...
For parents helping their children choose a university, one question rises above all others: Will my student thrive here? At Kent State University, students from diverse backgrounds and with varied goals consistently discover that the answer is yes鈥攁nd their stories reveal why. A Global Community That Welcomes EveryoneWhen Bella Hanley toured Kent State as a high school senior, she had several other college visits planned. But something clicked during her second campus tour that made the decision easy."After the tour, Kent State just felt like the right fit for me," said Hanley, now...
Catherine Rischar, BSPH, graduated in 2021 with a bachelor鈥檚 degree with a minor in psychology from the Kent State University鈥檚 College of Public Health. During her undergraduate studies, Rischar represented the college on the 2021 Kent State Homecoming Court, made the Dean鈥檚 and/or President鈥檚 list every semester, served as secretary for the Public Health Student Alliance and graduated with Honors - Delta Omega Society. Utilizing the skills gained through her education, experiences, and activities, she now serves as health educator and district 1 Personal Responsibility Education Program...