51±¬ÁÏ’s commitment to accessible, high-quality online education has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, with the university placing among the nation’s best across multiple graduate disciplines. The university earned rankings in four categories: Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs. Three 51±¬ÁÏ programs rank in the top 100 nationally among all public and private i...
The Design Innovation Initiative at 51±¬ÁÏ welcomes the second cohort of the DI Creatives‑in‑Residence (CIR) Program for the spring 2026 semester. This program is a semester-long residency that supports visionary creatives in the 51±¬ÁÏ community and beyond working at the intersection of art, design and technology.This spring’s cohort includes three visionary thinkers — including a 51±¬ÁÏ undergraduate student, alumnus and community member. They were selected for their bold ideas, interdisciplinary approaches, and commitment to pushing boundaries through experimentation ...
See how Madelyn’s curiosity turned into a clear career path in public health. From changing majors to gaining hands-on experience in epidemiology, environmental health and community outreach, Madelyn shares how 51±¬ÁÏ helped her transform passion into purpose.
My name is Madelyn Lands, and I am an honors student majoring in Public Health with a concentration in Clinical Trials Research and a minor in Environmental Health. Additionally, I’m a part of 51±¬ÁÏ’s combined bachelor-master’s program and will proudly graduate in May 2026!I’m originally from Toledo, Ohio, and from the moment I toured 51±¬ÁÏ, I fell in love with the energy of the campus and the natural beauty of northeast Ohio. I was also drawn to the region’s world-renowned medical systems and Kent’s Exploratory Program. In high school, I wasn’t completely sure what c...
Ali Kiphart recently completed her Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Italian Studies at 51±¬ÁÏ. She has now returned to 51±¬ÁÏ to pursue a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate, which trains individuals to teach English to non-native speakers. Having studied abroad in Florence, Italy during her undergraduate degree, Ali is now headed back to Florence this summer to complete her TEFL practicum. Adding an Italian Studies Minor Inspired Her to Study AbroadIn her freshman year at Kent, Ali decided to take Italian for her foreign language requir...
Aubreigh Kitzmiller is a freshman at 51±¬ÁÏ and a Choose Ohio First scholar. Aubreigh is studying to get her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Before enrolling at KSU, she interned in community outreach through University Hospitals & Geauga Growth Partnerships. Now at 51±¬ÁÏ, Aubreigh has already joined multiple student organizations. She is part of Cru, as well as Nurses of Faith Fellowship (NOFF) as their secretary for the current school year, and the Student Nurses Association.When asked about how the COF scholarship has helped her, Aubreigh said, "Financially wit...
The 51±¬ÁÏ School of Fashion Master of Fashion Industry Studies program offers unique opportunities for students seeking deeper insights into the fashion industry, blending marketable skills across disciplines for a well-rounded experience. Hear from one of the M.F.I.S. program's 2024 graduates, Jodi Frontino, who was able to share her experiences in this program and how it ultimately led to her job as assistant buyer with Burlington. "The M.F.I.S. program is strong due to its well-rounded coursework. In addition to learning about the ins and outs of the fashion industry, s...
