The Blue, Gold and Grateful program has been good to employees and downtown small business alike.

Ten years ago, the New York Times featured Kent City Manager Dave Ruller and Kent State University’s then-President Lester A. Lefton in an article touting their college town-gown success. Kent State Today is following up on that article, looking at the different ways the town-gown relationship is still flourishing. Read more about the background of the relationship here.  In 2020, Kent State’s Blue, Gold and Grateful $20 gift certificate program was a way to show appreciation to employees, while giving downtown businesses a much-needed boost at the start of the...

Common Data Set (CDS)

The CDS includes a range of data points related to student demographics, admissions, enrollment, retention, graduation rates, financial aid and academic programs. The Department of Institutional Research produces an annual CDS report that serves as a valuable resource to those who are interested in understanding the overall profile of Kent State University and how it compares to other institutions of higher education.

Major Movement Reports

The Major Movement Report tracks changes in the majors and programs of Kent State new freshman students over time. The report provides detailed information about the number of students who have declared, changed or dropped majors or programs, broken down by academic level, demographic group, and area of study. The report is generated annually and provides insights into enrollment trends, program popularity and student mobility within and across academic departments.

Student Retention Reports

The Student Retention Report tracks student persistence and success at Kent State University. The report is generated annually and provides detailed information about the retention and graduation rates of students across various demographic and programmatic categories. The report includes data on first-time, full-time students, as well as transfer students, and examines retention rates at various points in a student's academic journey.

Astronaut taking a selfie

The sky is the limit for learning basic life skills. That is the lesson for several Columbiana County Rising Scholars involved in a project through NASA. ...

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