Kent State University - Kent

Why Kent State University

• Campus Life: Kent State University strives to be a community of change agents whose collective commitment to learning sparks epic thinking, meaningful voice and invaluable outcomes to better our society. We transform lives and communities through the power of discovery, learning and creative expression in an inclusive environment.
• Facilities: Kent State University is proud to host many centers and institutes — each of which supports the institution's teaching, research and public service mission in its own unique way. The university has a long, strong history of public-private partnerships and of sharing the expertise of our world-class faculty and highly trained staff far beyond campus boundaries.
• Culture: With 116 nationalities on campus, Kent is a place where everyone is welcomed for who they are. And with more than 400 student clubs and a nonstop calendar of events, students will feel at home in no time. Kent State University's energizing atmosphere will encourage students to try new things, develop their strengths and expand their horizons.
• Location: Kent State University is located just a short drive from Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown and Canton. These major cities offer plenty to see and do with access to concert venues, entertainment districts, world-class museums, premium shopping outlets, parks and zoos, and professional sporting events. Nearby students can also find spectacular scenery with hundreds of miles of trails for hiking and biking, or fishing, boating, canoeing, sailing, and swimming in rivers, lakes and along beaches.