Kent State University's College of Applied and Technical Studies Medical Assisting Undergraduate Certificate program has earned national accreditation, a significant achievement that recognizes the program's commitment to preparing students for careers in healthcare through nationally recognized educational standards. The accreditation applies to the program at both the Ashtabula and Geauga campuses.Awarded through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), the accreditation confirms that Kent State's medical assisting program meets rigorous standards f...

When Jason Zygadlo, ’02, sat down with his family to make a will, he knew he wanted to include a planned gift to support Kent State University students as part of his estate plan.  “When I was a student, I was always worried about money,” Jason said. “If I can help offset those costs for a student, maybe they can achieve a better GPA or have a better college experience than they would have otherwise. I bet on myself, and now, I want to bet on the next student.” Jason’s wife, Chelsea, is an attorney, and the two of them talked about the importance of having plans in place in case...