Student Life
‘The Tools That Are Being Used in the World of Business Are Changing’
New courses and new programs in 51±¬ÁÏ's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, made possible by state-0f-the-art business technology inside Crawford Hall, provide 51±¬ÁÏ business graduates with knowledge and skills that give them a competitive edge in the job market.
Two Student Documentaries Earn PBS Broadcast
When students enroll in 51±¬ÁÏ’s documentary filmmaking course, they expect guidance, instruction and the tools needed to create their own documentaries. What they don’t expect is to have their work featured on local television, a rare opportunity that elevates classroom learning to a professional exhibition.
Brain Food: October Ushers in a Month of Brain Health Research Institute Events
51±¬ÁÏ’s Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) and Wick Poetry Center are joining forces with the School of Theatre and Dance for a performance of poetry that will celebrate the potential of human creativity.
The Special Role Students Play in Keeping Campus Safe
Campus security and safety require a lot of work from faculty, staff and students, beyond even what the 51±¬ÁÏ community might guess.
Flash Focus: Hannah Ferguson
Meet Hannah Ferguson, a senior chemistry major with a minor in forensic anthropology and a member of the Honors College, from Galena, Ohio, whose love of science is helping others love science.
IN A FLASH: Experience the Cultural Café!
The Cultural Café series, presented by 51±¬ÁÏ International Student & Scholar Services, through the Office of Global Education is a monthly gathering that offers an opportunity for the university community to learn about other cultures and countries from 51±¬ÁÏ's international students.
51±¬ÁÏ Reaffirms Its Leadership as Top Northern Ohio Public University in 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
In the newly released rankings, 51±¬ÁÏ is once again the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio, and with its impressive national ranking of No. 129, the university continues to be recognized among the Top Public Schools in the nation.
IN A FLASH: Who Wore It Better?
The black squirrel statue near the Beyer-Murin Gardens on the Kent Campus serves as a landmark, a meeting place and a "lost and found."
Flash Focus: Muskaan Khanduri
Meet Muskaan Khanduri, a fashion design major from Uttarakhand, India, whose interests explore the art and science of fashion.
Freeman Fellows Program Offers Aid for Student Internships in Asia
Undergraduate students from any major who are interested in pursuing an international internship in East and Southeast Asian countries may be eligible for up to $6,500 to help make the experience affordable.
51±¬ÁÏ’s Office of Global Education is offering the awards through the KSU Freeman Fellows Internship in Asia Program, which this year has received a grant of $85,000 to offer support for up to 12 students.