Hey everyone! My name is Taylor Pierce, and I’m a senior here at Kent State double-majoring in criminology and justice studies and political science, with a minor in pre-law. Choosing Kent State was a no-brainer for me because of the extensive opportunities it has provided for me to explore my academic, professional, and personal interests as I stepped into the next chapter of my life. When I entered KSU, I had an interest in law and the criminal justice system. I spent my first year taking classes inside and outside my field, attending seminars, and making connections with professors. Th...

  The Spring 2026 Nursing Job and Career Fair on March 23 welcomed 20 hospital and healthcare facilities from around Northeast Ohio and beyond to meet with students from Kent State University's College of Nursing.    About 200 nursing students came to the event in Henderson Hall on the Kent Campus and explored opportunities for job placements and summer internships.   Special thanks to Mariah Gibbons, marketing and public relations communication specialist, Kent State University College of Nursing for sharing these photos.Want to see YOUR photos in ...

When David Jones graduated from Kent State University at Ashtabula in December 2022 with a degree in information technology and computer networking, his career plans were straightforward. He expected to work in IT building systems, managing networks and solving technical problems behind the scenes.But just weeks later, he applied for a position that most outside observers would have predicted: executive director of the Conneaut Arts Center.By early 2023, Jones was hired to lead the nonprofit arts organization, located in a 127‑year‑old historic building along Lake Erie. The Arts Center, which ...