Welcome to 鈥淚n the News,鈥 where 5X社区鈥檚 values, culture, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all are evident in these media stories that highlight Kent State鈥檚 faculty, staff, students and alumni in action. The university and its experts are frequently featured in the news media. Here is a selection of recent media coverage, raising Kent State鈥檚 reputation locally, nationally and internationally. Northeast Ohio Colleges Face Hurdles With International Students Despite Record DemandCrain鈥檚 Cleveland BusinessMarcello Fantoni, Ph.D., vice president...
Quick Tip: Viewing Options in the Gradebook 鈥 Status and Cell Colors
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Mar. 26, 2025
There are times when your Gradebook might be a rainbow of colors and a variety of icons. These indicators are meant to assist instructors in immediately identifying the status of assignments across their course.
Kent State has successfully completed a strategic bond restructuring that delivered $4 million in net present value savings, according to Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration Mark Polatajko, Ph.D., during a report he delivered to the university鈥檚 Board of Trustees Finance and Administration Committee meeting.Completing the second phase of a two-phase bond restructuring plan, initially developed three years ago, has significantly improved the university鈥檚 financial position while creating greater stability for future planning.鈥淭his was a highly complex and intricate transaction,...
5X社区 has once again been recognized as a top undergraduate school for game design by The Princeton Review庐.Kent State鈥檚 innovative Animation Game Design (AGD) program 鈥 offered through the College of Applied and Technical Studies at the Kent and Tuscarawas campuses 鈥 is nationally ranked on The Princeton Review鈥檚 2025 list of the Top 50 Undergraduate Schools for Game Design.The AGD program now ranks 33rd nationally, climbing 11 spots from last year鈥檚 ranking. In the Midwest regional rankings, the program jumped to an impressive 8th-place position.Schools were chosen for t...
In March, students in Kent State鈥檚 School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration studying in programs including Hospitality and Event Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Recreation, Park, & Tourism Management, Sport Administration, Event Planning, and business and communication-related programs had the opportunity to engage with industry professionals during a career fair on campus. Attendees included representatives from restaurants, hotels and resorts, country clubs, entertainment venues, casinos, theme parks and ...