College of Communication & Information

Group of UpwardBound students pose for picture around the KSTV news desk

Kent State Student Media continued its commitment to community engagement this summer by welcoming young people into Franklin Hall for hands-on experiences in journalism, radio and television production.In early June, Student Media hosted four middle school participants and their program leaders from College Now, an organization that helps students explore educational and career opportunities. The group stepped into the role of reporters to investigate claims of a Bigfoot sighting on campus.Clues were hidden throughout The Kent Stater newsroom while student staff from The Kent Stater and other...

Therapy Groups

CAPS’ therapy groups offer students the opportunity to gain insight into themselves and their relationships by interacting with others in a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space.

What do students say about USO?

Students often tell us that they look forward to coming to group each week because it’s a place where they feel understood, supported, and less alone. In our most recent survey, 100% of USO members said they would recommend the group to a friend.

One former USO member wrote, "At first it was intimidating to share vulnerable things, but after a few sessions it became easier. Hearing that other members were going through similar things helped me feel less alone."

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