College of the Arts
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Glauser School of Music will present another impressive showing at the 2026 Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference, running Jan. 29-31. Our faculty and students will offer presentations and performances over the course of the three-day conference. See below for our schedule and make sure to check the Guidebook App, if you're attending, for updates.OMEA Alumni and Friends ReceptionA gathering for KSU alumni, students and faculty. Join us for an evening of food and drinks with fellow alumni, current music students, faculty and s...
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s commitment to accessible, high-quality online education has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, with the university placing among the nation’s best across multiple graduate disciplines. The university earned rankings in four categories: Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs. Three 51³Ô¹ÏÍø programs rank in the top 100 nationally among all public and private i...
The Design Innovation Initiative at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø welcomes the second cohort of the DI Creatives‑in‑Residence (CIR) Program for the spring 2026 semester. This program is a semester-long residency that supports visionary creatives in the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community and beyond working at the intersection of art, design and technology.This spring’s cohort includes three visionary thinkers — including a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø undergraduate student, alumnus and community member. They were selected for their bold ideas, interdisciplinary approaches, and commitment to pushing boundaries through experimentation ...
Where Passion Meets Purpose
See how Madelyn’s curiosity turned into a clear career path in public health. From changing majors to gaining hands-on experience in epidemiology, environmental health and community outreach, Madelyn shares how 51³Ô¹ÏÍø helped her transform passion into purpose.
My name is Madelyn Lands, and I am an honors student majoring in Public Health with a concentration in Clinical Trials Research and a minor in Environmental Health. Additionally, I’m a part of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s combined bachelor-master’s program and will proudly graduate in May 2026!I’m originally from Toledo, Ohio, and from the moment I toured 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, I fell in love with the energy of the campus and the natural beauty of northeast Ohio. I was also drawn to the region’s world-renowned medical systems and Kent’s Exploratory Program. In high school, I wasn’t completely sure what c...