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students laughing in class wearing Ksu gear

Since 2008, the United States has begun to see a trending decline in birth rates. Kent State's Collin Palmer spoke to Spectrum News 1 about the ways universities are beginning to adapt to the looming decrease in the traditional college pool.

Kent State University Library by night.

The University Library will be open until 2 a.m. most nights through May 9 for extended study hours.

Elly Styles from Office of Global Education Presenting at the Counselor Fly-In

Fifteen high school counselors from 11 different countries took part in the Office of Global Education’s (OGE) Counselor Fly-In event April 26 to learn more about Kent State University and its offerings.

Students with Lego city

Familiar building bricks help students devise and visualize sustainable solutions for urban environments.

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Pitch and Ponder Showcase 2023

The DI Hub hosted a unique showcase for Kent State's student entrepreneurs.

United States Capitol Building

How does a college student build the confidence and independence to tackle life after college? Students build these skills in a multitude of ways, but for Justice Jama, it was participating in the Washington Program in National Issues during his senior year at Kent State University.

DI Hub

Collaboration between institutions provides more resources for students. Kent State's participation in a new Research Alliance is creating space and time for students to innovate across Northeast Ohio.

Administrators at Crawford Hall Beam Signing

University administrators, donors and other supports of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship participated in a signing of the ceremonial final beam for Crawford Hall. 

Future roommates Kenzi Riley (left) and Canna Stephens (right) meet for the first time at Future Flash Day at Kent State University.

Future Flash Days, when admitted students and their families visit the Kent Campus, enjoyed another successful year for 2023. Nearly 1,300 students from 24 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, experienced what it is like to be a Golden Flash.

Main floor at Undergrad Research Symposium 2023

A "Reverse Career Fair" at the Undergraduate Research Symposium connected research students with potential employers.