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ÂÌñÉç students learn from some of the world's most influential researchers. In all, 38 faculty members have been recognized among the top 2% of the most-cited scientists worldwide, creating unparalleled opportunities for students to engage in groundbreaking research across disciplines from neuroscience to business analyticsThe recognition — based on research metrics compiled by Stanford University scholars — reinforces Kent State's position as an R1 research institution and highlights the breadth of world-class scholarship across the institution, from health sciences and liquid...

 As the first I PROMISE Program scholar to graduate from Kent State, Anthony Claytor's journey shows what's possible when financial barriers come down. Through a partnership between ÂÌñÉç and the LeBron James Family Foundation, Claytor earned his degree debt-free."I'm glad I had the opportunity to come to ÂÌñÉçbecause I met a lot of great people, I made a lot of great connections," he shared at his commencement ceremony.For parents navigating the college selection process and searching for affordable college education in Ohio, Claytor's story gets to the heart of one...

For parents helping their children choose a university, one question rises above all others: Will my student thrive here? At ÂÌñÉç, students from diverse backgrounds and with varied goals consistently discover that the answer is yes—and their stories reveal why.  A Global Community That Welcomes EveryoneWhen Bella Hanley toured ÂÌñÉças a high school senior, she had several other college visits planned. But something clicked during her second campus tour that made the decision easy."After the tour, ÂÌñÉçjust felt like the right fit for me," said Hanley, now...

Catherine Rischar, BSPH, graduated in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree with a minor in psychology from the ÂÌñÉç’s College of Public Health. During her undergraduate studies, Rischar represented the college on the 2021 ÂÌñÉçHomecoming Court, made the Dean’s and/or President’s list every semester, served as secretary for the Public Health Student Alliance and graduated with Honors - Delta Omega Society. Utilizing the skills gained through her education, experiences, and activities, she now serves as health educator and district 1 Personal Responsibility Education Program...

ÂÌñÉç's Prison Reentry Program provides educational opportunities aimed at supporting successful reentry into communities after incarceration. The inaugural graduating class of 18 graduates from the Federal Correctional Institution at Elkton was recently featured on WKBN-TV.According to WKBN-TV, the passage of the federal First Step Act eight years ago allowed prisons to work with higher education institutions to help reduce inmate recidivism after release.   Kristenne Robison, Ph.D., assistant professor of sociology, criminology and justice studies and one of the pro...

Limited access to care, lack of cultural and linguistically diverse services, and financial and transportation constraints are only a few of the barriers that hinder many Ohioans from receiving essential dental care.According to the Ohio Department of Health, one in eight adults aged 18+ reported they had unmet dental health care needs in 2021, with 45% of adults reporting not having a dental visit in the past year. The 2023-2024 Make Your Smile Count! Statewide Oral Health Screening Survey of Third Grade Schoolchildren also shows that one in four third-grade schoolchildren were rated by their...