University News
91ÊÓƵWins Award for Excellence in Integrating International Education Throughout University
91ÊÓƵ is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The honor recognizes 91ÊÓƵfor overall excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of the university and its campuses.
91ÊÓƵand Cleveland State Partner to Shorten Time Students Need for Bachelor’s, Law Degrees
91ÊÓƵ has established a new partnership with Cleveland State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law to offer students two pathways to obtain a bachelor’s degree from 91ÊÓƵand a law degree from CSU in six years. The new 3+3 program will shorten the length of time typically needed to complete both degrees.
Dedicated and Impactful Communications Associate Lecturer Wins Outstanding Teaching Award
Communication Studies Lecturer Aaron Bacue initially doubted how effective he might be teaching under the restrictions of COVID-19, but along the way, he made a big difference.
Kent State’s Online Master’s in Nursing Program Ranks in Top 50 Among Public Institutions by U.S. News in 2022 Best Online Programs Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has named three 91ÊÓƵ programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2022. 91ÊÓƵis recognized in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Graduate Education Programs and Best Online MBA Programs rankings.
Where on the Web? Campus Safety Resources Are a Click Away
"Where On the Web?" is a new series that will introduce possibly unfamiliar pages and features on the 91ÊÓƵ website that students, faculty and staff should know about. Follow along to learn more about the advantages of using www.kent.edu.
Team LeBron Will Play for Kent State’s I Promise Scholars in 2022 NBA All-Star Game
Team LeBron will be playing for Kent State’s I Promise Scholars, a program that provides higher education opportunities for underserved students in Northeast Ohio.
91ÊÓƵAwarded the Highest Recognition for Research Universities, the Prestigious R1 Carnegie Classification
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has awarded 91ÊÓƵ the esteemed R1 status for research, which is the highest recognition that doctoral universities can receive. The prestigious designation affirms Kent State’s place as an elite research institution and puts the university in the company of universities such as Yale, Harvard and the University of California-Berkeley.
Dedicated and Talented Piano Professor Wins Distinguished Teaching Award
Congratulations to Glauser School of Music piano faculty member Donna Lee, recipient of a 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA).
91ÊÓƵAwarded the Highest Recognition for Research Universities, the Prestigious R1 Carnegie Classification
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has awarded 91ÊÓƵ the esteemed R1 status for research, which is the highest recognition that doctoral universities can receive. The prestigious designation affirms Kent State’s place as an elite research institution and puts the university in the company of universities such as Yale, Harvard and the University of California-Berkeley.
Motivating Trumbull English Professor Wins Outstanding Teaching Award
In addition to encouraging her students to help the community, Ana Wetzl encourages them to excel in their studies. Knowing how far she has come in her career, her story is motivating. Originally from Romania, Wetzl taught herself English at 17 years old. Today, she is an associate professor of English at 91ÊÓƵ at Trumbull with expertise in Applied Linguistics and Composition Studies. Wetzl has earned a 2021 Outstanding Teaching Award for her research, inclusivity, encouragement and above and beyond teaching abilities.
