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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University prepares students for the jobs of today and tomorrow in Ohio.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« empowers students with the problem-solving skills and hands-on learning experiences that prepare them to contribute to our local communities and businesses in extraordinary ways. As one of the leading higher education institutions in the nation, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« develops graduates who are making an impact wherever they go – from their own street to Main Street, and throughout the state.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University. Works for Students. Works for Ohio.

Featured Stories

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« graduate Athalia James is now a nurse at Summa
From Passion to Purpose
May 29, 2024

Drawn to healthcare as a child, Athalia James pursued that passion all the way to a fulfilling career in nursing. 

  • Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« graduate Sophia Matar, an employee at Sherwin-Williams
    Painting Her Own Future: From Intern to Innovator
    Feb 28, 2025

    Sophia Matar, B.S. ’24 was inspired by robotics at a young age and knew she wanted to pursue a career in IT, majoring in computer science. See how her passion for AI and robotics has led to a career at Sherwin-Williams and an opportunity to mentor and lead the next generation of tech trailblazers.

  • Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« graduate Aysia Kemp
    Exploring Her Options Led to the Perfect Career
    Feb 13, 2025

    When Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University alumna Aysia Kemp declared her major in the first semester of her sophomore year, she felt confident in her chosen path. However, things didn’t quite start off that way. Kemp credits her experiences in the Exploratory Program for leading her to her ideal career.

  • Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« alumnus Michael Parker
    Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient
    Jan 31, 2025

    Now a project engineer at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., alumnus Michael Parker, ’02, uses the skills he developed while pursuing dual degrees in mechatronics engineering and mechatronics engineering technology at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« to launch a successful and fulfilling career.

  • Dr. Nick Campitelli
    Helping Patients – and Students – Find Their Footing
    Jan 13, 2025

    Dr. Nick Campitelli, D.P.M., has been practicing podiatry in Fairlawn, Ohio, now for 20 years and has garnered a major following on TikTok and YouTube for sharing his expertise, leading to many happy patients. 

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Graduates in Action

Our graduates are making a difference in the state of Ohio and all over the world. Their experiences locally and globally prepare them to take on the challenges of the Ohio economy and workforce. Our graduates are prepared, engaged and committed to a life of impact. They are qualified to take on those most  that support local businesses and expand critical industries throughout Ohio. See just a few of our stars making an impact in the state.

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Aviation

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Graduates Fueling Aviation Job Growth in Northeast Ohio

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Business, Manufacturing and Entrepreneurship

Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient

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Paying it Forward to Other Female Entrepreneurs

 

 

 

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« interns in Hollywood

 

 

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Interns, Alumna Collaborate on Princess Di Doc

 

 

 

 

Communications

From Career-ready to Camera-ready at WFMJ

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Anna Huntsman, '19, fills in as a host for Sound of Ideas

 

 

Student Media Experience Leads to Dream Job

 

 

Senior Capstone Course with Rick Batyko

 

Putting His Best Foot Forward for Greater Cleveland

 

 

 

 

Computer Tech/IT

 

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A Sense of Belonging and the Push to Be Bold

 

 

 

 

Education

 

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Alumna Jennifer Schuller Named President of Lake Erie College

 

 

It All Began at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« for New Lake Erie College President

 

 

 

Fashion, Arts and Entertainment

Inspiring Young Minds At The Columbus Zoo And Aquarium

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Healthcare

Summa Health Employee Says She Learned the 'Art of Nursing' at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Rankings

Kent Alumni Impact

10K Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« graduates more than 10,000 career-ready students each year, the most in Northern Ohio
273,500 More than 273,500 alumni live and work in more than 148 countries and all 88 counties in Ohio
84% 84% of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« graduates are employed or continuing their education

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Gives Back to Ohio

1:10 Every dollar invested from the state's Share of Instruction Investment in Ohio generates nearly $10 to the state's economy.
3.4 Our graduates contribute $3.4 billion to the Ohio economy each year
63% 63% of all Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« graduates find employment in Ohio upon graduation

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Rankings

Most Affordable Most Affordable College in Ohio - Money Magazine 2024
Highest Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« is ranked highest among northern Ohio public universities by U.S. News & World Report
R1 R1 status: Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« is one of the fewer than 4% of universities in the country to earn this top national designation for highest research activity
#6 Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« has been named one of the BEST makerspaces in Ohio by Great Value Colleges; #6 nationally
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