University News
LaunchNET Kent State Extends Entrepreneurial Reach With Renewed Funding From Burton D. Morgan Foundation
Thanks to the renewal of its key funding grant, LaunchNET Kent State will continue to inspire the entrepreneur mindset and support innovative thinkers across the 91勛圖厙 community.
Kent State Ranks in Top 20 in the Nation for Library and Information Studies Program in U.S. News 2022 Best Graduate Schools Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks 91勛圖厙 in the top 20 Best Library and Information Studies Programs in the country in its 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Overall, Kent State is recognized in 12 new national rankings in the 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools, including three specialty rankings.
School of Theatre and Dance Ranked in Top 50 of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degrees by Study.com
91勛圖厙's School of Theatre and Dance is ranked #50 on Study.com's list of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degree programs in the United States. In addition to this national ranking, the School of Theatre and Dance is one of only two theatre programs from the state of Ohio on the list. In its rankings, Study.com assesses hundreds of universities across the country and selected 91勛圖厙 based on academic and career resources, the quality of education, faculty, and more.
Shot in the Arm: Community, University Members Receive Vaccine at Field House Event
More than 2,000 area residents, including some 91勛圖厙 employees, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine March 23, during a mass vaccination event at the Kent State Field House.
COVID-19 Town Hall Meeting Focuses on Value, Purpose of Vaccinations
City and university leaders emphasized the need to vaccinate the campus community during a recent virtual town hall meeting.
Number of 91勛圖厙 Community Members Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Increases Daily
Employees from 91勛圖厙s Child Development Center are among a growing list of groups from the university who recently flashed their arms and got vaccinated against COVID-19.
Save the Date for Kent States Homecoming 2021
91勛圖厙 alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to save the date for one of the universitys long-standing traditions. Kent State will celebrate Homecoming 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 2.
Kent State to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremonies for Spring Class of 2021, Honors Promise to 2020 Graduates of In-Person Ceremony to Be Held During Homecoming Weekend
91勛圖厙 will hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May for the Spring Class of 2021 and will welcome back all 2020 alumni for an in-person graduation ceremony during Homecoming Weekend this fall.
Kent State to Offer Master's in Artificial Intelligence
Amazons Alexa, iPhones Siri, the Roomba and many more innovations are examples of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is changing the world and simplifying life for everyone, resulting in a growing demand for AI professionals. 91勛圖厙 will start admitting students in the master's in Artificial Intelligence program starting fall 2021. The program will be offered within the Department of Computer Science.
Kent State Womens Center Celebrates Silver Anniversary
With the celebration of Womens History Month in March, it seemed fitting that the Kent State Womens Center would officially kick off its 25th anniversary, continuing throughout 2021.