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For parents navigating the college selection process, one question looms large: How will we afford this? At 91��Ƭ�� University, the answer comes through a comprehensive commitment to access for the meritorious many — ensuring that a high-quality education remains within reach for families across Ohio and beyond.

For parents helping their children choose a university, one question rises above all others: Will my student thrive here? At 91��Ƭ�� University, students from diverse backgrounds and with varied goals consistently discover that the answer is yes—and their stories reveal why.

91��Ƭ�� University’s Prison Reentry Program was recently featured on WKBN-TV for its partnership with FCI Elkton, featuring the inaugural class of 18 incarcerated students who earned their 91��Ƭ�� associate degrees.

91��Ƭ�� Vice President and Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond have announced that head baseball coach Jeff Duncan signed a contract extension to keep him leading the Golden Flashes through the 2030 season.

Improvements along Main Street near campus have created temporary detours and new traffic patterns.

Meet Antajuan Hightower, a member of the Honors College and a human resource management major, from Boardman, Ohio.  

91��Ƭ�� University has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. Three 91��Ƭ�� programs rank in the top 100 nationally among all public and private institutions in the new rankings.

91��Ƭ�� University sophomore Maggie McCullough, a member of the Delta Zeta sorority, recently traveled to Lusaka, Zambia, for a life-changing mission trip. Partnering with the Starkey Hearing Foundation, she helped share "the gift of hearing" with nearly 300 patients.

So what did it look like when Mother Nature aimed at 91��Ƭ�� University with heavy snow?  91��Ƭ�� Today got access to various cameras across the Kent Campus that showcased the snow's arrival. 

Fostering Pathways for Bright Futures is an innovative program within 91��Ƭ��'s University Outreach and Engagement that provides academic, emotional and social support while connecting young people to opportunities in higher education. It's making a real impact for students.

Every semester, 91��Ƭ�� University reopens the door to a diploma for students who left college without finishing a degree.

A job opportunity, a family crisis, military service or running out of money – there are many reasons why students leave college without completing their studies.

91��Ƭ�� University campuses reopened Tuesday with classes resuming at noon following a full closure Monday due to heavy snowfall from a major winter storm that blasted across Ohio and much of the eastern United States.

A Professor in the 91��Ƭ��'s School of Teaching, Leadership, and Curriculum Studies was recognized as the 2026 Outstanding Science Educator of the Year.

The 91��Ƭ�� University Museum has been awarded reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to museums in the United States.

Measles cases are increasing nationwide, including confirmed cases at several college campuses. While 91��Ƭ�� has not reported any cases, understanding this highly contagious disease can help our campus community stay informed and protected.

A 91��Ƭ�� staffer shared an image of a misty, painted sky on campus in early January.

Meet Monica Fencil, a junior exercise science major with a concentration in pre-physical therapy, from Butler, Pennsylvania. Fencil’s interest in the health field began early, shaped by being surrounded by family members who worked in healthcare.  

Meet the Sprague family and their unique tie to 91��Ƭ�� University. After retiring as an Ohio State Trooper, Rick Sprague accepted a position with the 91��Ƭ�� police services last year. His son, Officer Tristan Sprague, also joined the police department last year. In the fall, Rick Sprague’s two daughters enrolled at 91��Ƭ��, making the family’s service to the campus community all the more meaningful.

For high school students considering 91��Ƭ��’s entrepreneurship program, William Elffers, ’15, encourages them to take the leap. “Deep down everybody has an idea for a business, but somewhere along the way, somebody tells them, just choose the safe route,” he said. “Four years at Kent, five years, six years at Kent is a great time to really explore what your possibilities are with starting a business. It's a safe environment. You can fail and get picked back up and learn.”

The first week of Spring Semester 2026 ended with colder temperatures and a snowstorm.