Student Life
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Trumbull Brings Together Two Tigers
A 2016 Howland High School graduate received a scholarship and internship from a generous alumna.
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Graduate Shines on Today Show
Kaycee Marshall, a 2019 Fashion Design major, created a line of formalwear for women in wheelchairs.
PNC Honors Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Student Achievers
Each semester, PNC recognizes two outstanding 91¿´Æ¬Íø students as PNC Achievers. These students exemplify excellence in the classroom, in the community, and in student leadership and development.
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Receives Highest Possible Score as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus
A national organization has recognized 91¿´Æ¬Íø with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.
Review of Rules Could Help 'Books to Prisoners' Groups
A review of Ohio prison regulations could make it easier for charity groups to donate used books to Ohio prison inmates.
From Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø to Tulsa, Okla.
Sharon Crawford’s story is not one of a typical Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø student in the SSS program. Almost all of the students in the program live near the Kent campus or in one of the on-campus residence halls. Being on or close to campus allows SSS students easy access to tutoring services, the opportunity to participate in workshops and to attend on-campus events and off-campus trips. With Ms. Crawford living in a different state, it was a unique opportunity for Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø to bring her into the program.
Students Dive Into Service Projects on Alternative Spring Breaks
Instead of traveling to a bustling beach in Florida or a cross-country trip to the Rocky Mountains, Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø students embarked on a variety of alternative volunteer trips during this year’s spring break.
Student Defies Health Expectations - Will Join Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Masters Program This Fall
Doctors told her that she would never be able to walk again, she wouldn’t finish high school and would never make it to college. But this soon-to-be college graduate and upcoming 91¿´Æ¬Íø Master’s student has proven those expectations wrong.
To the Rescue! Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Tuscarawas Students Built Robot That can Douse Fires, Save Lives
91¿´Æ¬Íø at Tuscarawas engineering technology students collaborated on their capstone project during the spring semester and unveiled a search and rescue robot on finals night in early May.
College of Communication and Information Students Honored by Akron Press Club
Eight 91¿´Æ¬Íø students received scholarships from the Akron Press Club and John S. Knight Memorial Scholarship Fund in April, totaling $40,000 in awards. College of Communication and Information students won eight of the nine awards given by the Akron Press Club this year.
