University News

U.S. News Ranks Kent State in Top Tier of National Universities
Kent State University is the only public university in Northeast Ohio to be ranked in the top tier of the new 2017 edition of Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report with inclusion on the Best National Universities list.

Kent State’s Korb Hall Is Home to New LGBTQA Living-Learning Community
Kent State University’s Department of Residence Services has established a new living-learning community for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and asexual (LGBTQA) students and their allies in the newly renovated Korb Hall this fall.

Kent State’s New Architecture Building Set to Open for First Day of Class
The 117,000 square foot building will bring all the programs in the Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design under one roof.

Trio Of Kent State Golfers Selected To Compete Against World's Best
Three Kent State University men's golfers, Ian Holt, Chase Johnson and Tyler McHugh, are competing in the 116th U.S. Amateur Championship at the Oakland Hills Country Club.

Edward Trebets to Lead Kent State Ashtabula's Wine Degrees
Kent State University at Ashtabula has hired award-winning winemaker Edward Trebets to lead is wine degree programs.

Alumnus Josh Cribbs Named 2016 Kent State University Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal
University hosts its annual Homecoming celebration on Oct. 1.

Kent State's College of Business Administration Associate Dean Named to Startup Officers Leadership Council
Robert D. Hisrich, Ph.D., joins new, invitation-only group launched by the National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer (NCET2).

On the Move: Kent State Receives Top 50 Most Active Employers Honor
Faculty and staff participation in national “On the Move” challenge earns university designation.

Kent State Earns "Great College to Work For" Designation for Seventh Time
Kent State is the only college in Ohio named to the prestigious list.