Welcome to “In the News,” where Kent State University’s values, culture, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all are evident in these media stories that highlight Kent State’s faculty, staff, students and alumni in action. The university and its experts are frequently featured in the news media. Here is a selection of recent media coverage, raising Kent State’s reputation locally, nationally and internationally.
Northeast Ohio Colleges Face Hurdles With International Students Despite Record Demand
Crain’s Cleveland Business
Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., vice president for global education, discussed the importance of international students for Kent State University in Crain’s Cleveland Business. Having a personal connection with the students and seeing their accomplishments is the measure of success of global reach, Fantoni shared. He added that there is an increasing international interest in Kent State and he expects to receive 10,000 applications from international students.
March Madness Once Boosted Enrollment Applications. Now, It Gives Schools a Different Kind of Bump.
WEWS-TV (Cleveland)
Rob Senderoff, head coach of the Kent State men’s basketball team, reminisced about Kent State making the Elite Eight in 2002 and seven NCAA Tournaments. Senderoff and university officials discussed the gain of publicity that comes from those achievements and the large increase in applications in the past 25 years.
Northeast Ohioans Share Concerns as Russia-Ukraine War Enters Fourth Year
Ideastream Public Media “Sound of Ideas”
Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., associate professor in international studies, appeared as a guest on Ideastream Public Media’s “Sound of Ideas” to discuss the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war. Barnes also discussed the current directions and mindsets both President Donald Trump and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy have on this matter.
Kent State Students Travel to Buffalo for 'Alternative Spring Break' and Give Back to the Community
WKBW-TV (Buffalo, NY)
Kent State Students Spend Spring Break in Buffalo Helping Children
WGRZ-TV (Buffalo, NY)
Kent State University students from the Honors Leadership Academy took an alternative spring break trip to Buffalo, New York, to give back to the community by working with young children who are part of an after-school program at the Seneca Street Community Development Corporation. Kent State students played games with the children as well as offered academic assistance and mentorship.
February 10, 2025 Road Trip: Kent
WJW-TV’s “New Day Cleveland”
New Day Cleveland gave viewers an inside look at local businesses and community hotspots, highlighting various shops, restaurants and more, located in the Kent area. Some of the tour stops included Alley Mac, Branded in Kent, 101 Bottles and the Kent State University Museum.
