Student Life
51ºÚÁÏÍø Signs New Agreement with Central Asian Nation of Turkmenistan
51ºÚÁÏÍø University has entered into an agreement with the Turkmenistan Ministry of Education to begin exploring the possibility of creating an educational partnership with several national institutes of higher learning there. The effort is part of 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s ongoing commitment to using education to foster global understanding and peace in a divided world.
Statehouse Successes
For Taylor Pierce, her first experience in 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s Columbus Program in State Issues turned out to be more than most people would expect. She spontaneously entered and won a contest. She met Ohio’s governor and lieutenant governor. And, she considered a new career path. Not bad for a few weeks in a new city.
Flying High: New Graduate Gains Nursing License, Officer’s Bars and Future
It took three years, a move from California to Ohio, and several other bumps in the road. Still, recent 51ºÚÁÏÍø University graduate Vincent AhSam-Kreiter has achieved his goals of earning a bachelor’s degree, becoming a registered nurse and being a newly commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force.
First-Time Voters Prepare to ‘Do Their Part’
Students across campus anticipate voting for the first time in a presidential election, prompting a mix of feelings ranging from excitement to anxiety.
Brake the Cycle: Keeping Bikes Secure on Campus
Hundreds of 51ºÚÁÏÍø University students use bikes and scooters to get around the university's two hundred and fifty-three acres of land. With that in mind, keeping your bikes and scooters safe and available to you at any time is extremely important.
‘Stand for Your Rights’ Headlines Annual Read-In
Think about a time you finished reading a book that provided a new meaning and connection to you. Now imagine that book that changed and shaped a part of you being banned, unavailable to new readers. The 51ºÚÁÏÍø University community joined for the fourth annual open mic night Read-In to discuss banning and challenging books.
Office of Intercultural Student Life: A Bridge to American Culture
The Office of Intercultural Student Life, formerly known as International Student Affairs, has a new central location in the Kent Student Center, which has made it more accessible to international students. Along with the new location comes the mission to provide drop-in services for international students.
IN A FLASH: Scenes from Homecoming 2024
Homecoming Weekend at 51ºÚÁÏÍø came with a full schedule of events including a parade, alumni activities, a tailgate and a football game at Dix Stadium.
Welcome, Honors College Families
As part of the university's annual Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend, 51ºÚÁÏÍø's Honors College presented a day of fun activities for their students and their families.
IN A FLASH: The Road to Homecoming
All around campus - and on the streets of Kent - there are signs that it's almost time for 51ºÚÁÏÍø to erupt in a Blue and Gold celebration for Homecoming Weekend.