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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.
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.
Giving Students a Taste of Education Abroad
The Office of Global Education recently treated 51±¬ÁÏ students to a whimsical week of global considerations featuring a packed schedule of activities for students curious about studying abroad.
51±¬ÁÏ's Class of 2029 Arrives Ready to Learn
51±¬ÁÏ continues to defy that challenge, welcoming its fourth incoming class of more than 4,000 students in just five years.
Scoring the Music Behind the Moving Pictures
The annual short film collaboration among 51±¬ÁÏ, Cuyahoga Community College and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra gives young musicians the rare chance to record original music for films alongside faculty and professional mentors.
Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Reaffirms 51±¬ÁÏ's Distinction, Impact and Integrity
The Higher Learning Commission reaffirmed 51±¬ÁÏ's accreditation, a testament to the university's distinction, impact and integrity.
IN A FLASH: Knee Deep in Research
51±¬ÁÏ's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience gives students, as soon as their first year, opportunities to work alongside university faculty on hands-on research activities.
IN A FLASH: Making the K
Taking a drone photo of an entire incoming class of students forming a giant "K" is a relatively new tradition at 51±¬ÁÏ. It happens immediately after Convocation with all students filing out of the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center to a large, open field on c…
10 Things You’ll Only Understand If You Go to 51±¬ÁÏ
51±¬ÁÏ is a place where unique traditions and memorable moments shape the student experience. The scurry of squirrels, late-night food trips and the adrenaline rush of finals week are just a few things only 51±¬ÁÏ students understand. Here are 10 things every Golden Flash knows all too well.
IN A FLASH: 3-2-1: BLASTOFF!
BLASTOFF! is the final event of KSU Kickoff welcoming new students and celebrating the start of the semester on the day before fall classes begin.