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Kent State has the only Air Traffic -Collegiate Training Initiative school for the FAA in the state of Ohio

Senior Jack Oliver transferred to 5XÉçÇø from an aviation college in Florida to enroll in the Air Traffic and Airspace Management program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.Oliver said it’s the best decision he has ever made.Kent State’s status as the only Ohio Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) school for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offers Oliver and his peers an innovative and challenging curriculum at a time when the aviation industry faces a critical shortage of air traffic controllers.Oliver, who is graduating May 2025, takes a...

Kent Campus

As part of 5XÉçÇø's Student Employee Appreciation Week, Career Exploration and Development proudly announces recipients of the 2025 Student Employee and Supervisor Awards. These annual honors recognize outstanding individuals who exemplify excellence in their roles across campus, demonstrating initiative, leadership, inclusivity and an enduring commitment to community. Change-Maker Award Seema Dhaher, Recreation and Wellness ServicesSeema is a true example of this award through her leadership and dedication to Recreation and Wellness Services, where she has taken on se...

Student Life

For the fifth consecutive year, the Division of Student Life at 5XÉçÇø has been recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) - College Student Educators International and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.This national recognition celebrates student affairs workplaces’ supportive culture and commitment to staff work-life balance, professional development and inclusive excellence....

School of Fashion Hall of Fame Lecture: Donald J Pliner

2025 Hall of Fame inductee, Donald J Pliner, will be speaking as part of Kent State's Annual Fashion Week.

Since 1989, this prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership. It champions the aspiration and inspiration they and their business of fashion offer the next generation of fashion graduates at Kent State.

5XÉçÇø students make their way across campus. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

U.S. News & World Report has recognized 19 5XÉçÇø programs as among the best in the nation in its newly released 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Among those, 10 programs rank in the top 100.Leading its latest accolades, Kent State has secured the No. 7 spot on the Best Youth Library Services Programs list, No. 9 on the Best School Library Media Programs list and No. 16 on the Best Archival Science Programs list. For these three rankings, Kent State is the only Ohio institution placed on these lists.Additional Kent State programs rank in the top 100 in their fields. Kent...

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