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Kent State graduate Aysia Kemp

Exploring Her Options Led to the Perfect Career

When ºÚÁÏÍø alumna Aysia Kemp declared her major in the first semester of her sophomore year, she felt confident in her chosen path. However, things didn’t quite start off that way. Kemp credits her experiences in the Exploratory Program for leading her to her ideal career.

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Kent State Today

The Provost Leadership Academy looks for ways to improve life at ºÚÁÏÍø.

Provost Leadership Academy Produces Ideas for Improving Life at Kent State

First-year students in the Provost Leadership Academy are asked to look at Kent State through a critical lens, with an eye toward how they would change or improve some aspect of university life. Here are some of the ideas being considered.

Tags: Student Life, Students First, University College

Kent State Today

Alex Newnes

First-Year Student Finds Her Path Through Kent State’s Exploratory Program

When Alex Newnes arrived at ºÚÁÏÍø this fall, she wasn't sure what career path she wanted to pursue. But unlike many undecided students, Newnes saw this uncertainty not as a drawback, but as an opportunity – one that led her specifically to Kent State's Exploratory program.

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Kent State Today

I AM FIRST Week 2024

IN A FLASH: I Am First Week

"I Am First Week" at ºÚÁÏÍø honors the challenges and accomplishments of first-generation students.

Tags: Community & Society, Students First, First Generation, University College

Kent State Today

Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at ºÚÁÏÍø.

Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From Kent State

In 2020, ºÚÁÏÍø President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that Kent State would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation’s first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off. 

Tags: Profiles, Students First, I Promise, University College, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, alumni-news, College of Arts and Sciences

Kent State Today

Eboni Pringle Speaks at President Diacon's Inauguration in 2019

'Practice What We Preach!' Pringle Focused as 'Student Warrior' Dedicated to Removing Obstacles

Spend five minutes with Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., and you'll quickly be convinced of her unwavering drive for student success. 

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Kent State Today

Adam Cinderich

Leader's Fight With Imposter Syndrome Continues Even After Success

First-generation graduate reflects on obstacles, successes as his leadership journey comes full circle.

Tags: University College, Student Life, Students First

Kent State Today

The Center for Undergraduate Excellence is the home of University College.

IN A FLASH: A Community of Explorers

Kent State's University College helps students decide on the degree program — and career path — that's right for them.

Tags: Student Life, University College, Students First, Nationally Distinctive

Kent State Today

Representatives from KeyBank Foundation visit with University College staff and Key Connections alumni and students at ºÚÁÏÍø.

Kent State and KeyBank Foundation to Continue Key Connections Program for Underserved Students

KeyBank Foundation has awarded a new $200,000 gift to ºÚÁÏÍø to continue KeyBank Foundation’s support for the successful Key Connections program offered by University College at Kent State. The Key Connections program will continue to support student success initiatives for underserved students, including first-generation students and students from limited income backgrounds who will enroll in Fall Semester 2022.

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