Prioritizing Student Success
Study Abroad Changes Minds
Alberto traveled to Xi’an, China, in 2019 and spent a month studying Business Administration and Cross-Cultural Communication. “I learned so much during this trip, especially about Chinese culture and about the way Chinese people do business,” he said.
Goldwater Scholarship Recipient
Gracen Gerbig, ’20, saw the Goldwater Scholarship as a representation of the goals she was working toward throughout her Kent State career studying cellular and molecular biology.
First-Generation Student Success
“Having scholarships allowed me to devote more time to school and extracurriculars. Scholarships truly change the lives of students like me,” said John McDermott, ’20.
Rising Scholars Makes College a Reality
“The Rising Scholars program made it seem like I was made to go to college, that I was smart enough and that I was good enough,” Erin said.
Scholarship Ensures Graduation
Business student receives Last Dollar Scholarship support to ensure she receives her degree in business management.
Increasing Cultural Competency
Kent State at Salem nursing and early childhood education majors have been visiting the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota since 2011 as part of an experiential learning program.
Scholarship Helps Dream Come True
When I discovered that I might not be able to graduate, I fell apart. Then I received a Last Dollar Scholarship.
Columbiana Student Is Goldwater Scholar
Hayley Shasteen, ’21, received a prestigious Goldwater Scholarship from the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. The foundation awards scholarships annually to students from across the country studying mathematics, natural science or engineering.
Alumna Receives Fulbright Grant
Sarah Schlosser, ’17, is traveling to India to work with craftspeople in order to develop a better understanding and document traditional methods of natural dyeing textiles. This experience is a result of Sarah receiving a prestigious Fulbright Study/Research grant.
Kent State International Student Orientation Leaders Program Goes Global
Two staff members at Kent State University received international recognition for creating the International Student Orientation (ISO) Leaders program, a program for international students to become acquainted with each other and gain valuable information that is integral for a successful transition to Kent State.