Students First

First-generation, non-traditional student Yalanda Cunningham knows that Kent State has her back. After graduating with her associate's degree from a community college in Kalamazoo, Cunningham decided to finish her bachelor’s degree at Kent State University. “I believe you can go so much further in your life,” Cunningham said, “if you had a solid background in education,” she said. 

Kent State's visitors to Rwanda had opportunities to speak with officials dedicated to the country's peaceful future. 

Kent State is one of 21 institutions that has advanced to the First Scholars phase of the First Scholars Network. Faculty and staff are hard at work to provide a higher-quality experience for first generation students. 

The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved resolutions that advance programs for students studying aeronautics during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held June 28 on the Kent Campus.

Kent State's flight team takes first-place honors for the second consecutive year in an air race for women pilots.

Which first names were read most often during Spring 2023 commencements? 

Each summer, thousands of new students and their parents experience life on campus during Destination Kent State (DKS) new student orientation. 

Industry professionals, along with Kent State students, alumni and faculty attended the 2023 Portfolio Showcase at Kent State NYC Fashion 

Sisterhood is a strong bond. For Kent State alumnae Brittany and Christina Watts, their sisterly love has been the cornerstone of their academic success, leading them to earn their doctoral degrees and graduate together this May.