Students First
‘That’s the 91ֿ Way. Freedom of Speech. Kindness and Respect.’
President Todd Diacon welcomed the Class of 2027 during a colorful and festive Convocation celebration, encouraging students to embrace the spirit of the university’s core values. A relatively new tradition on the Kent Campus, Convocation not only serves to get students excited for the start of their academic careers at 91ֿ but also to introduce the students to the deans and faculty for each of the university’s colleges.
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 91ֿ 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
91ֿ’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
91ֿ-sponsored math camp helps to prepare high school students for plentiful STEM jobs in Ohio.
Fulbright Program Brings International Students to 91ֿ
91ֿ is hosting 39 international graduate students for the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture.
91ֿ Graduate Says Hard Work Is the Key to Success
91ֿ graduate Erik Gomez, who earned his bachelor’s 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 91ֿ at Preview KSU.
‘I Don't Believe 91ֿ Will Ever Not Help You’
First-generation, non-traditional student Yalanda Cunningham knows that 91ֿ has her back. After graduating with her associate's degree from a community college in Kalamazoo, Cunningham decided to finish her bachelor’s degree at 91ֿ. “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
91ֿ's visitors to Rwanda had opportunities to speak with officials dedicated to the country's peaceful future.