University News

Dedicated and Impactful Communications Associate Lecturer Wins 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.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Online Master’s in Nursing Program Ranks in Top 50 Among Public Institutions by U.S. News in 2022 Best Online Programs Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has named three ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2022. ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ is recognized in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Graduate Education Programs and Best Online MBA Programs rankings.

Where on the Web? Campus Safety Resources Are a Click Away
"Where On the Web?" is a new series that will introduce possibly unfamiliar pages and features on the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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 Play for ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s I Promise Scholars in 2022 NBA All-Star Game
Team LeBron will be playing for ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s I Promise Scholars, a program that provides higher education opportunities for underserved students in Northeast Ohio.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Awarded the Highest Recognition for Research Universities, the Prestigious R1 Carnegie Classification
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has awarded ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ the esteemed R1 status for research, which is the highest recognition that doctoral universities can receive. The prestigious designation affirms ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™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.

Dedicated and Talented Piano Professor Wins Distinguished Teaching Award
Congratulations to Glauser School of Music piano faculty member Donna Lee, recipient of a 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA).

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Awarded the Highest Recognition for Research Universities, the Prestigious R1 Carnegie Classification
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has awarded ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ the esteemed R1 status for research, which is the highest recognition that doctoral universities can receive. The prestigious designation affirms ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™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.

Motivating Trumbull English Professor 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 ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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.

Fortune Ranks ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Online Master of Science in Business Analytics #12 in the Nation
The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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.

Sociology Professor’s Compassion and Structure Earns Distinguished Teaching Award
For Katrina Bloch, associate professor in the Department of Sociology at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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.