Prioritizing Student Success

Kent State University has been recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE) for the university’s creation of a “one-stop shop” COVID-19 website, call line and email address, including its telemedicine and telehealth information for students.

Ya’el Courtney, ’19, always knew she wanted to go to college, but her life took an unexpected turn when she was 15-years-old and found herself in foster care and moving frequently.

From Kent State To Harvard University - Meet Ya’el Courtney, ’19

“I think it’s important to pay that back,” said Dr. Tim Feltes, ’77. “Someone took the time to help me through my education and it’s only fair for me to do the same.”  

“The Last Dollar Scholarship helped me cross the finish line and I couldn’t have made it any other way,” said Steven Smith, ’19. “This scholarship helped me when I needed it most.”

The Michele M. Stoffan Endowed Scholarship inspires and supports future teachers interested in providing the highest quality of instruction in high poverty settings. 

A new study by Edward Chiyaka and John Hoornbeek examines the Pathways Community HUB model for chronic illness care in Toledo, Ohio. Published in the Ohio Journal of Public Health, the research highlights key challenges, lessons learned, and offers actionable insights for expanding similar programs in Ohio and beyond.