Eric Yehle: Early Intervention Certificate Program
Eric Yehle discusses his unconventional path to pursuing certification in Early Intervention.
Tyler Britton: Human Development and Family Science
Tyler Britton turned his EHHS practicum into a career. Hear how his HDFS degree led him to a meaningful role supporting kids and families as a Probation Case Manager in Summit County.
Natalie Petro: Exercise Science
Student Natalie Petro reflects on the supportive faculty, and the robust research and laboratory experiences offered in the Exercise Science program.
Elias Hinkle: American Sign Language/English Interpreting
Elias Hinkle discusses finding community in the tight-knit cohort of the American Sign Language/English Interpreting program.
Tony Aranda, Jr.: Sport Administration
Tony Aranda Jr. talks about switching his major to Sport Administration, and how his vital, real-world experiences through the KSU Sports Marketing department helped boost his résumé and college experience.
Michaila Byers: Nutrition & Dietetics
Nutrition & Dietetics student Michaila Byers talks about the amazing hands-on and volunteer opportunities available right from the start of freshman year.
Lawrence Clark: Middle Childhood Education
Lawrence Clark, 2018 graduate of the Middle Childhood Education program, discusses how the rigor and prestige of the MCED program helped lead him to his first teaching role at the LeBron James I Promise School in Akron, Ohio.
Yanhai Du, Ph.D., professor in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University and administrator for the Sustainable Energy Lab, continues to break ground in energy systems research with a trio of patent accomplishments aimed at advancing the performance and integration of fuel cell technologies.Du is the co-inventor on two U.S. patents awarded for a multifunctional manifold that improves the design and operation of electrochemical devices, particularly spiral solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). The patents, issued in June 2023 and November 2024, describe a compact manifo...
Associate, Master's and Doctoral Employment Outcomes
| % of Respondents Working Or Continuing Education | Unique Employers | |
| Associate | 97% | 23 |
| Master's |
From mornings at Tree City Coffee to late nights at Barflyy, Kent State’s community has plenty of food and entertainment options thanks to the help of Main Street Kent, a non-profit organization focusing on the promotion and improvement of the City of Kent. Community engagement and a passion for sticking to Kent’s roots make downtown a destination for students and locals. And this cool college town is getting noticed.Recently, Heritage Ohio and Main Street America have recognized Main Street Kent as a Nationally Accredited Main Street program for 2024.Heather Malarcik, executive di...