Student Life
From Kindergarten to °µÍø½ûÇø Graduation: Friends Since Childhood Share the One University Commencement Stage
Every graduation is full of stories of hard work, perseverance and friendship. Some of those stories go back to a first day of class or the first day on campus. But a few °µÍø½ûÇø friendships started on the first day of kindergarten -- or even before – and have been blossoming since.
From Kent to Cambridge: Alumna Ya'el Courtney to Study Neuroscience at Harvard University
Throughout her time at °µÍø½ûÇø, Ya'el Courtney completed a Senior Honors Thesis/Project, authored several published peer-reviewed journal articles and presented at several national and international conferences. As she continues her education at Harvard University, she intends to conduct a significant amount of research focusing on psychiatric diseases.
°µÍø½ûÇø Trumbull Brings Together Two Tigers
A 2016 Howland High School graduate received a scholarship and internship from a generous alumna.
°µÍø½ûÇø Graduate Shines on Today Show
Kaycee Marshall, a 2019 Fashion Design major, created a line of formalwear for women in wheelchairs.
PNC Honors °µÍø½ûÇø Student Achievers
Each semester, PNC recognizes two outstanding °µÍø½ûÇø students as PNC Achievers. These students exemplify excellence in the classroom, in the community, and in student leadership and development.
°µÍø½ûÇø Receives Highest Possible Score as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus
A national organization has recognized °µÍø½ûÇø with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.
Review of Rules Could Help 'Books to Prisoners' Groups
A review of Ohio prison regulations could make it easier for charity groups to donate used books to Ohio prison inmates.
From °µÍø½ûÇø to Tulsa, Okla.
Sharon Crawford’s story is not one of a typical °µÍø½ûÇø student in the SSS program. Almost all of the students in the program live near the Kent campus or in one of the on-campus residence halls. Being on or close to campus allows SSS students easy access to tutoring services, the opportunity to participate in workshops and to attend on-campus events and off-campus trips. With Ms. Crawford living in a different state, it was a unique opportunity for °µÍø½ûÇø to bring her into the program.
Students Dive Into Service Projects on Alternative Spring Breaks
Instead of traveling to a bustling beach in Florida or a cross-country trip to the Rocky Mountains, °µÍø½ûÇø students embarked on a variety of alternative volunteer trips during this year’s spring break.
Student Defies Health Expectations - Will Join °µÍø½ûÇø Masters Program This Fall
Doctors told her that she would never be able to walk again, she wouldn’t finish high school and would never make it to college. But this soon-to-be college graduate and upcoming °µÍø½ûÇø Master’s student has proven those expectations wrong.