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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater

Kent State attempts to invest in scholarships to recruit, retain top students

Alex Zito, Reporter April 24, 2023

Kent State University tries to recruit and retain students by offering a range of scholarships to help them achieve their academic goals. Melissa McKenney, the director of scholarships at Kent State,...

One mind behind Kent State social media

Alex Zito, Reporter March 22, 2023

Editor's note: The story and headline have been corrected to state Deanna Stevens Ulrich's title and involvement.   Creating compelling and engaging content for social media can be a challenge for...

Meet the USG candidates: Directors

Meet the USG candidates: Directors

Jillian Schrift, Jocy Holtsberry, and Alex Zito March 18, 2023

Editor’s Note: All interviews were conducted via email question-and-answer responses. Undergraduate Student Government elections for the 2023-2024 academic year open at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 21 and...

Kent State’s R1 Research status aims to enhance student learning opportunities and experiences

Alex Zito, Reporter March 12, 2023

Kent State is an R1 Research accredited university that focuses on providing students with career advancement opportunities. Only 146 universities in the United States receive the R1 designation, which...

The Kent State Library.

Kent State admissions counselors bridge gap between students, university

Alex Zito, Reporter March 9, 2023

Attending college is a time for students to further their education and explore new avenues, but the college admissions process can be overwhelming. Admissions counselors help prospective students navigate...

The Kent State University Admissions Office Instagram page.

Universities take to social media to combat enrollment declines

Alex Zito, Reporter February 23, 2023

As college enrollment rates across the nation have declined over the past few years, higher education institutions have had to get creative to stop the downward trend. One of the tactics used is to...

Student tour guide Hannah Hapanowicz points out key buildings on campus to prospective students in the library.

A day in the life of a Kent State student tour guide

Alex Zito, Reporter February 8, 2023

Despite frigid temperatures and flying snow, student tour guides, high school students and parents toured the Kent State campus on Feb. 3. Student-led tours can be an important tactic to pique the interest...