June 6th marks National Higher Education Day — a reminder of the transformative power of education and the challenges facing students across the nation. With fewer than half of first-time college students completing their degrees within six years, institutions like Kent State University play a crucial role in changing these statistics.
"No University demonstrates the return on investment in public higher ed as well as Kent State," President Todd Diacon said. The proof lies not just in graduation rates, but in the life-changing experiences happening daily across campus and the achievements of alumni making their mark throughout Ohio and beyond.
Since 1910, Kent State has been addressing the very challenges that cause students to leave college — financial difficulties and academic preparedness. Through comprehensive support systems, innovative programs and a commitment to student success, the university embodies its simple yet powerful motto: "Kent State Works."
On this National Higher Education Day, Kent State continues its mission of working for a stronger Ohio, a better world and a brighter future — one student at a time.