Student Life

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Students are Excited, Confused Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Upcoming Mid-Term ElectionÂ
Some Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students who are first time voters expressed excitement as they hurried to class or the library on Oct. 31, 2022, a week before the midterm elections. Other students said they were voting, but they had not registered to vote before the deadline in Ohio which was Oct. 11, 2022, for the Nov. 8, election.

Applying to Graduate School? Learn Secrets From an Insider
As a senior at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University in 2019, Ya’el Courtney recalls well the advice she was given about applying to graduate school – some was helpful, but a lot missed the mark.

Looking for Student Loan Debt Relief? Here’s What You Need to Know.
The University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ provided an information session to assist students, alumni and university community members with this student loan debt relief program. Brenda Dillon, assistant director of Student Financial Aid, provided attendees with the latest information regarding the program.

IN A FLASH: A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Ghost Story
A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ employee shares a strange experience he had on the second floor of the Kiva.

IN A FLASH: A Community of Explorers
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s University College helps students decide on the degree program — and career path — that's right for them.

Symposium’s Keynote Focuses on Effects of Stress on Mental Health
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium began Thursday with a keynote address by Tracy L. Bale, Ph.D., titled "The biology of trauma: Understanding risk and resilience."

Breaking Cultural Barriers Through Conversation
The Conversation Partners Program at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is a voluntary program that pairs international students with students from the United States for a once-a-week chat to discuss their different cultures.

Women in Engineering Club Builds Organization from Ground UpÂ
Since its inception in 2021, the KSU Women in Engineering Club has been busy hosting school groups and guest speakers while working toward becoming an official chapter of the Society of Women Engineers.

First-Year Student Ava Latham Leaves Former High School Peers a Legacy
Ava Latham created a sensory room at her former high school that garnered her a coveted Gold Award from Girl Scouts, the organization’s highest honor and the pinnacle of achievements for Latham, who has been a member since the second grade.

All-Star Lineup of Neuroscience Alumni to Speak at Symposium
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) will be welcoming a bevy of accomplished alumni back to the Kent Campus when it hosts the 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 27 and 28.