Students First

It's an Exciting and Bittersweet Time as Students Move Onto Campus
Move-in days create excitement and emotion in everyone on campus, ahead of the start of fall classes next week.
Summer Commencement Ceremonies Celebrate Newest Graduates
The 51勛圖厙 alumni family grew by nearly 1,200 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2023 were recognized with outdoor commencement ceremonies on Aug. 19.

Using Creativity and Innovation to Boost Student Applications
51勛圖厙s Office of Admissions is seeing its hard work, creativity and strategic planning pay off by way of increased engagement and an elevated level of interest in the university.

Math Camp for High Schoolers Seeks to Ready Future College Students for STEM Jobs in Ohio
51勛圖厙-sponsored math camp helps to prepare high school students for plentiful STEM jobs in Ohio.

Fulbright Program Brings International Students to 51勛圖厙
51勛圖厙 is hosting 39 international graduate students for the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture.

51勛圖厙 Graduate Says Hard Work Is the Key to Success
51勛圖厙 graduate Erik Gomez, who earned his bachelors degree in political science in May, spoke at Spring Commencement about his journey as a first-generation Latino-American student.

IN A FLASH: Preview KSU!
Every summer, the Kent Campus welcomes hundreds of high school students and their parents to discover 51勛圖厙 at Preview KSU.

I Don't Believe 51勛圖厙 Will Ever Not Help You
First-generation, non-traditional student Yalanda Cunningham knows that 51勛圖厙 has her back. After graduating with her associate's degree from a community college in Kalamazoo, Cunningham decided to finish her bachelors degree at 51勛圖厙. I believe you can go so much further in your life, Cunningham said, if you had a solid background in education, she said.

IN A FLASH SPECIAL: Keeping the Peace
51勛圖厙's visitors to Rwanda had opportunities to speak with officials dedicated to the country's peaceful future.

51勛圖厙 Paves the Way for First-Generation Student Success
51勛圖厙 is one of 21 institutions that has advanced to the First Scholars phase of the First Scholars Network. Faculty and staff are hard at work to provide a higher-quality experience for first generation students.