Student Life

Transgender Students Find Home, Security and Support at 51±¬ÁÏ
For transgender students like Emily Grubb, 51±¬ÁÏ is home. Grubb and other students have found an inclusive, welcoming environment that offers resources for the transgender community.

Students Turn Smartphone Cases Into Lifesaving Medical Devices
With the help of LaunchNET 51±¬ÁÏ, three students have created smartphone cases that contain vital medication. Wherever your smartphone goes, so does the medication.

Miss Collegiate Ohio Preps for National Stage
Deneen Penn, a 51±¬ÁÏ Trumbull sophomore, is Miss Collegiate Ohio 2017

51±¬ÁÏ Student Takes Steps to Stand United at Women’s March on Washington
51±¬ÁÏ's Julia Ryan heads to Washington D.C. to stand up for women's rights.

51±¬ÁÏ Student Shares Secrets to Saving Money on Textbooks
The Akron Beacon Journal talks with a 51±¬ÁÏ senior about how she has saved money since her freshman year.
Homework Takes on a New Meaning for 51±¬ÁÏ Trumbull Student
Sam Olson makes her final year in the Veterinary Technology program a memorable one.


51±¬ÁÏ Students Form New Autism Student Organization
Autism Connections Kent has been created by students with autism spectrum disorder and their allies with the focus that autism spectrum disorder is a diversity issue and not a disability.

Video: Thursdays at Rosie's
Rosie's Diner is the only 24-hour dining facility on the Kent Campus. This video follows a work shift during the diner's busiest time of the week – Thursday nights!