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Provost Leadership Academy Produces Ideas for Improving Life at Kent State
First-year students in the Provost Leadership Academy are asked to look at Kent State through a critical lens, with an eye toward how they would change or improve some aspect of university life. Here are some of the ideas being considered.

First-Year Student Finds Her Path Through Kent State’s Exploratory Program
When Alex Newnes arrived at Æðµã´«Ã½ this fall, she wasn't sure what career path she wanted to pursue. But unlike many undecided students, Newnes saw this uncertainty not as a drawback, but as an opportunity – one that led her specifically to Kent State's Exploratory program.

IN A FLASH: I Am First Week
"I Am First Week" at Æðµã´«Ã½ honors the challenges and accomplishments of first-generation students.

Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From Kent State
In 2020, Æðµã´«Ã½ President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that Kent State would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation’s first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off.

'Practice What We Preach!' Pringle Focused as 'Student Warrior' Dedicated to Removing Obstacles
Spend five minutes with Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., and you'll quickly be convinced of her unwavering drive for student success.

Leader's Fight With Imposter Syndrome Continues Even After Success
First-generation graduate reflects on obstacles, successes as his leadership journey comes full circle.

Honors College Students Utilize the Academic Success Center

IN A FLASH: A Community of Explorers
Kent State's University College helps students decide on the degree program — and career path — that's right for them.

Team LeBron Will Play for Kent State’s I Promise Scholars in 2022 NBA All-Star Game
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.

Æðµã´«Ã½ Reaches Record Graduation Rate, Boasting Highest Graduation Rate in Northern Ohio
Kent State’s current graduation rate is the highest among public universities in Northeast Ohio and fifth highest among all of Ohio’s public universities, behind Ohio State, Miami, the University of Cincinnati and Ohio University. In northern Ohio, the graduation rates of other public universities range from 40 to 55 percent.