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¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø prepares students for the jobs of today and tomorrow in Ohio.

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø empowers students with the problem-solving skills and hands-on learning experiences that prepare them to contribute to our local communities and businesses in extraordinary ways. As one of the leading higher education institutions in the nation, ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø develops graduates who are making an impact wherever they go – from their own street to Main Street, and throughout the state.

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø. Works for Students. Works for Ohio.

Featured Stories

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø graduate Athalia James is now a nurse at Summa
From Passion to Purpose
May 29, 2024

Drawn to healthcare as a child, Athalia James pursued that passion all the way to a fulfilling career in nursing. 

  • The Goodyear Blimp is reflected in airship pilot and ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø graduate Adam Basaran's sunglasses
    How ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Prepares Pilots to Master the Skies … Even the Blimp!
    Mar 17, 2025

    ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering thoroughly prepares graduates for successful careers in aviation – whether that means piloting a fixed-wing airplane or one of America’s most beloved aircraft. 

  • ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø graduate Sophia Matar, an employee at Sherwin-Williams
    Painting Her Own Future: From Intern to Innovator
    Feb 28, 2025

    Sophia Matar, B.S. ’24 was inspired by robotics at a young age and knew she wanted to pursue a career in nformation technology (IT), majoring in computer science. See how her passion for AI and robotics has led to a career at Sherwin-Williams and an opportunity to mentor and lead the next generation of tech trailblazers.

  • ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø graduate Aysia Kemp
    Exploring Her Options Led to the Perfect Career
    Feb 13, 2025

    When ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø alumna Aysia Kemp declared her major in the first semester of her sophomore year, she felt confident in her chosen path. However, things didn’t quite start off that way. Kemp credits her experiences in the Exploratory Program for leading her to her ideal career.

  • ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø alumnus Michael Parker
    Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient
    Jan 31, 2025

    Michael Parker’s decision to study mechatronics at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø was driven by his lifelong curiosity for intricate mechanical systems and understanding how they work

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Graduates in Action

Our graduates are making a difference in the state of Ohio and all over the world. Their experiences locally and globally prepare them to take on the challenges of the Ohio economy and workforce. Our graduates are prepared, engaged and committed to a life of impact. They are qualified to take on those most  that support local businesses and expand critical industries throughout Ohio. See just a few of our stars making an impact in the state.

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Aviation

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Graduates Fueling Aviation Job Growth in Northeast Ohio

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Business, Manufacturing and Entrepreneurship

Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient

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¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Grad Mary Seats

 

 

Paying it Forward to Other Female Entrepreneurs

 

 

 

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø interns in Hollywood

 

 

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Interns, Alumna Collaborate on Princess Di Doc

 

 

 

 

Communications

From Career-ready to Camera-ready at WFMJ

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Anna Huntsman, '19, fills in as a host for Sound of Ideas

 

 

Student Media Experience Leads to Dream Job

 

 

Senior Capstone Course with Rick Batyko

 

Putting His Best Foot Forward for Greater Cleveland

 

 

 

 

Computer Tech/IT

 

McKenna Gammon working on laptop

 

A Sense of Belonging and the Push to Be Bold

 

 

 

 

Education

 

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¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Alumna Jennifer Schuller Named President of Lake Erie College

 

 

It All Began at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø for New Lake Erie College President

 

 

 

Fashion, Arts and Entertainment

Inspiring Young Minds At The Columbus Zoo And Aquarium

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Healthcare

Summa Health Employee Says She Learned the 'Art of Nursing' at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø

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Read about some of the great things we are doing to move business and industry forward.

Creating Deep Partnerships with Industry Connections

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Are you a business or industry stakeholder who is interested in partnering with ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø? Not only can we help you with research or makerspace projects, we can also support you in many other ways like:

  • Capstone Programs
  • Career Fairs
  • Community Engagement Projects
  • Employee Training/Talent Development
  • Event Sponsorships
  • Internships/Co-Ops/Clinical Programs
  • Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives
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By the Numbers

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¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Rankings

Kent Alumni Impact

10K ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø graduates more than 10,000 career-ready students each year, the most in Northern Ohio
273,500 More than 273,500 alumni live and work in more than 148 countries and all 88 counties in Ohio
84% 84% of ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø graduates are employed or continuing their education

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Gives Back to Ohio

1:10 Every dollar invested from the state's Share of Instruction Investment in Ohio generates nearly $10 to the state's economy.
3.4 Our graduates contribute $3.4 billion to the Ohio economy each year
63% 63% of all ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø graduates find employment in Ohio upon graduation

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Rankings

Most Affordable Most Affordable College in Ohio - Money Magazine 2024
Highest ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø is ranked highest among northern Ohio public universities by U.S. News & World Report
R1 R1 status: ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø is one of the fewer than 4% of universities in the country to earn this top national designation for highest research activity
#6 ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø has been named one of the BEST makerspaces in Ohio by Great Value Colleges; #6 nationally
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