Beyond Academy Internship in Seoul, South Korea

In July 2024, 13 Kent State University students participated in the Kigali Summer Institute, where they traveled to the heart of Africa to study peacebuilding and reconciliation in post-genocide  Rwanda. One student noted that their experience in Rwanda opened their eyes to the possibilities of forgiveness and the role of individual people in creating safe, peaceful, communities. Among the 13 students who made the trip, six are members of CommUNITY Lab, a comprehensive college transition and success program that offers scholars a network of culturally responsive coordinated care...

The McNair Scholars Program at Kent State is celebrating 25 years of student support. McNair is a federally-funded TRIO grant through the Department of Education that supports first-generation, Pell eligible, and underrepresented students as they prepare for their post-baccalaureate endeavors. McNair provides scholars with a plethora of co-curricular opportunities, but this summer’s experience took students on a journey to paradise.  Eleven Scholars attended the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE) in Honolulu, HI.  On the surface, McNair is a re...

University College is proud to support students at every step of the career readiness lifecycle. Whether a student is building their first resume, exploring majors, or returning as an alumnus to make a career change, Career Exploration and Development (CED) is the hub for educating students and alumni to make informed career decisions. Recently, CED was recognized for its Career Navigation course, which won the National John N. Gardner Institutional Excellence for Students in Transition Award. The curriculum focuses on giving students the tools they need to embrace self-authorship and emp...