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Congratulations Aaron Bacue, 2021 Outstanding Teaching award

Communication Studies Lecturer Aaron Bacue initially doubted how effective he might be teaching under the restrictions of COVID-19, but along the way, he made a big difference.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ fountain at Risman Plaza

U.S. News & World Report has named three Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2022. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is recognized in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Graduate Education Programs and Best Online MBA Programs rankings.

Campus Safety Homepage Link

"Where On the Web?" is a new series that will introduce possibly unfamiliar pages and features on the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University website that students, faculty and staff should know about. Follow along to learn more about the advantages of using www.kent.edu.

Team LeBron will be playing for Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s I Promise Scholars

Team LeBron will be playing for Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s I Promise Scholars, a program that provides higher education opportunities for underserved students in Northeast Ohio.

A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University faculty researcher (right) in the Department of Anthropology works with a student (left) in a laboratory in Lowry Hall.

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has awarded Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University the esteemed R1 status for research, which is the highest recognition that doctoral universities can receive. The prestigious designation affirms Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s place as an elite research institution and puts the university in the company of universities such as Yale, Harvard and the University of California-Berkeley. 

Donna Lee, 2021 DTA Winner

Congratulations to Glauser School of Music piano faculty member Donna Lee, recipient of a 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA).

A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University faculty researcher (right) in the Department of Anthropology works with a student (left) in a laboratory in Lowry Hall.

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has awarded Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University the esteemed R1 status for research, which is the highest recognition that doctoral universities can receive. The prestigious designation affirms Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s place as an elite research institution and puts the university in the company of universities such as Yale, Harvard and the University of California-Berkeley. 

Ana Wetzl Wins Outstanding Teaching Award

In addition to encouraging her students to help the community, Ana Wetzl encourages them to excel in their studies. Knowing how far she has come in her career, her story is motivating. Originally from Romania, Wetzl taught herself English at 17 years old. Today, she is an associate professor of English at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Trumbull with expertise in Applied Linguistics and Composition Studies. Wetzl has earned a 2021 Outstanding Teaching Award for her research, inclusivity, encouragement and above and beyond teaching abilities.

msba Ranked #12 in the nation

The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) ranks No. 12 in the nation in Fortune’s Best Online Master’s in Business Analytics Programs in 2022.

Katrina Bloch, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Sociology for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Stark

For Katrina Bloch, associate professor in the Department of Sociology at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Stark, her goal is to help students adopt a sociological lens through an open and honest classroom environment that encourages them to reach their fullest potential. This dedicated mindset is what led her to receive the 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award, which honors an outstanding group of teachers who are committed to their students' success.