Nationally Distinctive
Hands-on Learning, Real-World Success
Unsure of what he wanted to do in life when he first came to 91¿´Æ¬Íø, it was the hands-on learning experiences he had in his degree program that led Dexter Shreve to becoming a business owner.
IN A FLASH: Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø in The Library of Congress
Bob Christy, senior photography coordinator for University Communications and Marketing captured these images inside the Library of Congress, where John Filo's iconic photo from May 4, 1970 was part of an exhibition there.
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Continues Robust and Varied University Research to Maintain R1 Status
91¿´Æ¬Íø’s Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its quarterly Town Hall and offered a bright prediction for the future of the university’s R1 status as a top research university.
91¿´Æ¬Íøhouse Successes
For Taylor Pierce, her first experience in Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø’s Columbus Program in 91¿´Æ¬Íø Issues turned out to be more than most people would expect. She spontaneously entered and won a contest. She met Ohio’s governor and lieutenant governor. And, she considered a new career path. Not bad for a few weeks in a new city.
Welcome, Honors College Families
As part of the university's annual Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend, Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø's Honors College presented a day of fun activities for their students and their families.
IN A FLASH: See Your Photo Here!
"IN A FLASH" offers unique views of 91¿´Æ¬Íø through the lenses of storytellers across campus. IN A FLASH invites anyone to share their Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø-related photos at InAFlash@kent.edu.
Elevating Business: Crawford Hall’s New Transformative Spaces
A 360-degree theatre-in-the-round classroom whose curved walls glow with projected images from the classroom computer paired with crystal-clear sounds. This is what it’s like to be immersed in the James R. Unger Global Forum, one of the many amazing new spaces in the brand-new Crawford Hall.
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Leads Northern Ohio Universities Once More on Top Public Schools List in US News 2025 Best Colleges Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has once again confirmed 91¿´Æ¬Íø’s academic strengths with the university’s inclusion on several lists in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings. In the newly released rankings, Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø continues to be recognized among the Top Public Schools in the nation.
IN A FLASH: On With the Show!
It's "showtime" in the 91¿´Æ¬Íø School of Theater and Dance as the halls and studios are alive with activity as students get into the routine of Fall Semester.
Wick Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Large Gathering of Poets
Maggie Anderson, the founding director of 91¿´Æ¬Íø’s Wick Poetry Center, was the first to offer words of verse to begin the three-day celebration of the center’s 40th anniversary.