For the fifth consecutive year, the Division of Student Life at Kent State University has been recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) - College Student Educators International and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.This national recognition celebrates student affairs workplaces’ supportive culture and commitment to staff work-life balance, professional development and inclusive excellence. Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., senior vice president of the Division of Student Life, said this achievement was only possi...

The Credit Transfer Office at Kent State University plays a key role in supporting students through their academic journeys. From processing transfer credits from another institution to awarding Advanced Placement credits, the office ensures students receive the credit they deserve.   The office’s ultimate goal is to help Kent State students save time and money, paving a more efficient path toward graduation. This spring semester, Kent State’s Credit Transfer Office had the opportunity to focus on one important type of external credit – military credits.  Through the U.S. Depart...

Perhaps it was the 18-hour fast and building anxiety about her knee surgery, but according to Kent State Trumbull student Emilia Colosimo, her career plans solidified when she met the nurse anesthetist who helped calm her that day. A three-sport athlete at Newton Falls High School and now a first-year student on the Trumbull Campus, Colosimo set her sights on a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree right after her surgery."I always pictured myself helping people," Colosimo said. "I was leaning towards a health degree a...

 What do you think about when you hear the phrase "spring break?" Do you think of traveling to a warm and sunny destination? Or do you think about taking some time to recharge?For Kent State University Honors Leadership Academy, spring break took a more impactful approach by traveling to Buffalo, New York, to work with the local community, specifically children.  The Honors Leadership Academy was established in the fall of 2018 and connects incoming Honors College first-year students to leadership, learning and civic engagement opportunities in the local community. Students are selec...

On Monday, April 14 Kent State faculty and staff are invited to participate in the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) institutional accreditation review by attending the meetings listed below as you are able. It takes engagement from the entire Kent State community to ensure that the institution remains accredited. This site visit presents the opportunity to showcase the outstanding work of Kent State University while also reflecting on some areas that may need improvement. To this end, all members of the university community are encouraged to contribute to this process.If you have questions or ...