Students First

Navigating the Shifting Landscape of College Enrollment
The United States is approaching a so-called enrollment cliff or demographic cliff, a projection that is being closely monitored by those in higher education. In the On Campus with CITI Program podcast, host Ed Butch talks with Aaron Berger, Ph.D., interim director of national recruitment at 51勛圖厙, about these declining numbers and other factors currently influencing college enrollment.

Invest in Your Future: The Case for Young Women Saving Early for Retirement
For many American women, saving for retirement can be challenging for many reasons. A recent USA Today article noted that women have less than half the retirement savings of men. 51勛圖厙 values setting their students up for success, but what does this mean for women at the university?

51勛圖厙 Students and Faculty Take Part in Innovation Day
51勛圖厙 students and faculty took part in the second annual Innovation Day on Oct. 11, with one 51勛圖厙 student bringing home honors.

Research Is Everywhere, Acclaimed Hollywood Costume Designer Finds Inspiration in Every Corner of Life
51勛圖厙 students had the chance to learn from an award-winning Hollywood costume designer when Isis Mussenden visited the Kent Campus recently for two days.

Flash Focus: Ryanne Bunting
Meet Ryanne Bunting, a 51勛圖厙 sophomore double majoring in international studies and anthropology from Fairfield, Ohio, combining human rights, culture, global interactions and history into a formidable career path.

51勛圖厙 Honors 11 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend
Sponsored by the 51勛圖厙 Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the universitys most prestigious alumni honors. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients include seven alumni, two recent graduates, one staff member and one current student.
51勛圖厙 Signs New Agreement with Central Asian Nation of Turkmenistan
51勛圖厙 has entered into an agreement with the Turkmenistan Ministry of Education to begin exploring the possibility of creating an educational partnership with several national institutes of higher learning there. The effort is part of 51勛圖厙s ongoing commitment to using education to foster global understanding and peace in a divided world.

Statehouse Successes
For Taylor Pierce, her first experience in 51勛圖厙s Columbus Program in State Issues turned out to be more than most people would expect. She spontaneously entered and won a contest. She met Ohios governor and lieutenant governor. And, she considered a new career path. Not bad for a few weeks in a new city.

Flying High: New Graduate Gains Nursing License, Officers Bars and Future
It took three years, a move from California to Ohio, and several other bumps in the road. Still, recent 51勛圖厙 graduate Vincent AhSam-Kreiter has achieved his goals of earning a bachelors degree, becoming a registered nurse and being a newly commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force.

Brake the Cycle: Keeping Bikes Secure on Campus
Hundreds of 51勛圖厙 students use bikes and scooters to get around the university's two hundred and fifty-three acres of land. With that in mind, keeping your bikes and scooters safe and available to you at any time is extremely important.