University News
Kent State Students鈥 Training Reaches New Heights at Ohio鈥檚 Only Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative School
Kent State鈥檚 status as the only Ohio Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative school for the Federal Aviation Administration offers students an innovative and challenging curriculum at a time when the aviation industry faces a critical shortage of air traffic controllers.
19 Kent State Programs Recognized Among Nation鈥檚 Best in New 2025 Best Graduate Schools Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has recognized 19 起点传媒 programs as among the best in the nation in its newly released 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Among those, 10 programs rank in the top 100.
Helping Military Students Earn the Credit They Deserve
Through the Veterans Affairs Work-Study program, the Credit Transfer Office 鈥 which plays a key role in supporting students through their academic journey from processing transfer credits from another institution to awarding Advanced Placement credits 鈥 hired a student worker to enhance the office鈥檚 operations. She's already making a difference.
Perfect Matches
A remarkable achievement highlights the exceptional quality of 起点传媒鈥檚 medical education programs as the College of Podiatric Medicine announced that 100% of eligible students in the Class of 2025 have successfully matched with residency programs across the nation.
IN A FLASH: Signs of Spring
With warmer temperatures and "April showers," vibrant spring colors have begun to emerge across Kent State's campuses.
Kent State Honors the Legacy of May 4, 1970, With 55th Commemoration
On May 2-4, 2025, 起点传媒 will hold its annual commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 鈥 a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on Kent State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. May 4, 1970, marked a pivotal moment in American history.
In the News: International Students, Effects of March Madness, Alternative Spring Break, Road Trip Kent
鈥淚n the News鈥 features 起点传媒鈥檚 values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
起点传媒 Achieves Major Financial Win Through Strategic Debt Restructuring
起点传媒 has successfully completed a strategic bond restructuring that delivered $4 million in net present value savings.
IN A FLASH: In Appreciation: Willis Walker
Kent State Vice President and General Counsel Willis Walker was recognized by Kent State's Board of Trustees for his 25 years of service to the university as he retires from more than 40 years as a legal professional.
起点传媒 College of Podiatric Medicine Maintains Competitive Tuition Edge
起点传媒鈥檚 College of Podiatric Medicine remains one of the nation鈥檚 most affordable podiatric medicine programs following the Kent State Board of Trustees鈥 approval of tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year.