One of the leaders of Kent State University’s Anti-Racism Task Force is reflecting on the group’s success with an eye to the past. “The accomplishments of the task force are really grounded in the historic work of the Department of Africana Studies, Black United Students and many others,” said Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, who heads the task force. President Todd Diacon announced the formation of the task force in fall 2020, challenging the university community to do better when addressing “racism and violence against Black Amer...
Employability after Graduation
Throughout their time at Kent State, students gain real-world experience and become career-ready by developing critical thinking, professionalism and leadership skills. Upon graduation, they’ll join our network of nearly 280,000 alumni in more than 100 countries. Whether graduates choose to continue their education or accept an employment offer, a Kent State degree delivers global connections and countless career opportunities.
Personalized Career Services
Kent State’s Career Exploration and Development Office has plenty of resources to help students pursue a rewarding future such as on-campus student employment, internships, career counselling, job search support, résumé writing services, weekly workshops and more. International students are also eligible to gain real-world experience via Curricular or Optional Practical Training (CPT and OPT). We have many tools which are specifically customized for parents and students to explore career development opportunities together.
On-Campus Employment
International students can gain valuable experience working in the U.S. and earning some extra spending money through on-campus employment. Kent State University has more than 8,000 on-campus jobs with flexible hours and students can apply even before they arrive in America.
Value and Affordability
Kent State offers a highly favorable match between the cost and quality of a college degree, and there are also a variety of scholarships and financial aid to support international students coming to Ohio. Moreover, our cost of living is 10% below the national average, making Northeast Ohio one of the most affordable places to live in the U.S.
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. These scholars, in grades 7 through 10, are part of a partnership with the NASA HUNCH program and its Softgoods division. They are making personal hygiene kits used primarily by astronauts during simulation training exercises while on the ground. However, if a project meets NASA’s highest quality standards, a student’s work could reach the International Space Station. The High Schools United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) ...
Don’t Miss Orientation
Kent State runs several different types of orientation programs – both online and in-person upon arrival – which provide critical information for undergraduates, graduates and ESL students. Parents and family members are highly encouraged to join our virtual orientations to stay involved as their child begins this exciting new chapter in their lives!
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This eNewsletter is sent monthly throughout your student’s entire first year and is designed to help you support your student and stay engaged in the Kent State community. Get important updates, deadlines and timely information based on the academic year, in addition to tips and tricks to help your student adjust, succeed, and get involved.
Download our Mobile App
Find Destination Kent State (DKS) Mobile in your app store and navigate through all the same information and modules students should be completing before their in-person orientation. Parents have reported that being able to go over information in DKS Mobile together with their student was extremely helpful and easy to use.