University News

Congratulations Aaron Bacue, 2021 Outstanding Teaching award

Communication Studies Lecturer Aaron Bacue initially doubted how effective he might be teaching under the restrictions of COVID-19, but along the way, he made a big difference.

Kent State fountain at Risman Plaza

U.S. News & World Report has named three Kent State University programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2022. Kent State is recognized in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Graduate Education Programs and Best Online MBA Programs rankings.

Campus Safety Homepage Link

"Where On the Web?" is a new series that will introduce possibly unfamiliar pages and features on the Kent State University website that students, faculty and staff should know about. Follow along to learn more about the advantages of using www.kent.edu.

Team LeBron will be playing for Kent State’s I Promise Scholars

Team LeBron will be playing for Kent State’s I Promise Scholars, a program that provides higher education opportunities for underserved students in Northeast Ohio.

A Kent State University faculty researcher (right) in the Department of Anthropology works with a student (left) in a laboratory in Lowry Hall.

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has awarded Kent State University the esteemed R1 status for research, which is the highest recognition that doctoral universities can receive. The prestigious designation affirms Kent State’s place as an elite research institution and puts the university in the company of universities such as Yale, Harvard and the University of California-Berkeley. 

Donna Lee, 2021 DTA Winner

Congratulations to Glauser School of Music piano faculty member Donna Lee, recipient of a 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA).

A Kent State University faculty researcher (right) in the Department of Anthropology works with a student (left) in a laboratory in Lowry Hall.

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has awarded Kent State University the esteemed R1 status for research, which is the highest recognition that doctoral universities can receive. The prestigious designation affirms Kent State’s place as an elite research institution and puts the university in the company of universities such as Yale, Harvard and the University of California-Berkeley. 

Ana Wetzl Wins Outstanding Teaching Award

In addition to encouraging her students to help the community, Ana Wetzl encourages them to excel in their studies. Knowing how far she has come in her career, her story is motivating. Originally from Romania, Wetzl taught herself English at 17 years old. Today, she is an associate professor of English at Kent State University at Trumbull with expertise in Applied Linguistics and Composition Studies. Wetzl has earned a 2021 Outstanding Teaching Award for her research, inclusivity, encouragement and above and beyond teaching abilities.

Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
msba Ranked #12 in the nation

The Kent State University Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) ranks No. 12 in the nation in Fortune’s Best Online Master’s in Business Analytics Programs in 2022.

Katrina Bloch, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Sociology for Kent State University at Stark

For Katrina Bloch, associate professor in the Department of Sociology at Kent State University at Stark, her goal is to help students adopt a sociological lens through an open and honest classroom environment that encourages them to reach their fullest potential. This dedicated mindset is what led her to receive the 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award, which honors an outstanding group of teachers who are committed to their students' success.