ºÚÁÏÍø

Student Life

ºÚÁÏÍø Arch at the Entrance

Phillip Grant, Jr. grew up in Kent, Ohio, and attends ºÚÁÏÍø as a broadcast journalism major. Considering he has spent the majority of his life in the Tree City, Mr. Grant is the perfect tour guide for WKYC's Danielle Wiggins. Watch as Mr. Grant shows Ms. Wiggins all the town has to offer. 

Kenzie Alge and Alex Johnson

Kenzie Alge, a ºÚÁÏÍø certified flight instructor and 2019 graduate, and Alex Johnson, a Kent State junior flight technology student, make up the Kent State team competing in the 2019 Air Race Classic that starts June 18 in Jackson, Tennessee. 

Tanner Noble celebrates his high school graduation with his family.

A Warren, Ohio, teen who beat rare cancer plans for his future at ºÚÁÏÍø. 

Two human hands making the shape of a heart

Every graduation is full of stories of hard work, perseverance and friendship. Some of those stories go back to a first day of class or the first day on campus. But a few Kent State friendships started on the first day of kindergarten -- or even before – and have been blossoming since.

Ya'el Harvard

Throughout her time at ºÚÁÏÍø, Ya'el Courtney completed a Senior Honors Thesis/Project, authored several published peer-reviewed journal articles and presented at several national and international conferences. As she continues her education at Harvard University, she intends to conduct a significant amount of research focusing on psychiatric diseases. 

Kayliegh Crumb and Elizabeth Bartz

A 2016 Howland High School graduate received a scholarship and internship from a generous alumna.

Kaycee Marshall, center, and her models show off the collection of formal wear she created for women in wheelchairs.

Kaycee Marshall, a 2019 Fashion Design major, created a line of formalwear for women in wheelchairs.

Megan Conrad (fifth from left) is recognized at a Kent State basketball game. She is joined by her family along with representatives from Kent State’s administration, College of Business Administration, PNC and Flash, the mascot.

Each semester, PNC recognizes two outstanding ºÚÁÏÍø students as PNC Achievers. These students exemplify excellence in the classroom, in the community, and in student leadership and development.

ºÚÁÏÍø students wearing their rainbow graduation stoles smile during the university’s 2019 One University Commencement.

A national organization has recognized ºÚÁÏÍø with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.