Students First

IN A FLASH: Greetings from Brazil!
A team of university leaders and communicators from 51勛圖厙 is currently visiting the Pontifical Catholic University of Paran獺 in Brazil.

Cairo Bound! Student Filmmaker Earns Scholarship for Study Abroad
51勛圖厙 senior Carlton CeeJay Scott Jr. can barely contain his excitement when he talks about his upcoming study-abroad experience at the American University in Cairo, Egypt. The food, the people, the ancient pyramids Scotts goals are to create a short film while he is away, learn to speak Arabic and, hopefully, to expand his cooking repertoire with new tastes and flavors of the Middle Eastern culture.

51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees Approves Masters Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies
The 51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new masters degree that will help meet two decades of sustained growth in the broad field of conflict studies. The new Peace and Conflict Studies major within the Master of Arts degree will be offered in person on the Kent Campus and will prepare students for careers as practitioners in the fields of peace and conflict management and for doctorate study.

IN A FLASH: Building Muscle Memory
51勛圖厙s College of Nursing offers programs on five of the universitys eight campuses.

51勛圖厙 Puts the Friends in Friendsgiving
In every 51勛圖厙 video commercial there are students. Students are the face of 51勛圖厙. But students do more than participate as talent in front of the camera. They help plan, record and edit these videos. And let us say, these videos take longer than you think to create.

Students Are Who We Serve'
Linda Hoeptner Polings student-centered attitude is what led to her receiving recognition from her students and ultimately the Distinguished Teaching Award.

Get a Slice of the Action! Homeslice Pizzeria is Here
Get a slice of the action at Homeslice Pizzeria, the newest edition to the Hub in the Kent Student Center.

51勛圖厙s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs
This November, members of the 51勛圖厙 community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, 51勛圖厙s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across 51勛圖厙s eight-campus system.

Finding the Hidden Gem
Ever visit a restaurant or a coffee shop whose environment just simply made you feel... home?! Well, that's exactly how Field Hockey Player Katie Wuerstle felt during her first visit to 51勛圖厙.

Sweet Taste of Business Success!
Entrepreneurship major Audrey Ernst's love of baking and a microgrant have helped her baking business take shape.