Student Life
Student Support Is Tops in the Nation
At 911³Ô¹Ï, student support is a daily practice carried out by hundreds of dedicated professionals across departments, campuses and programs – from the advisors who help first-generation students navigate financial aid deadlines to the staff members who welcome veterans transitioning to campus life.
IN A FLASH: Could It Be... Springtime?
Spring rain showers and warming temperatures are inspiring flowers and plants to bloom and students to enjoy spending more time outdoors.
Flash Focus: Ayna Tazhiyeva
Meet Ayna Tazhiyeva, a first-year double major in communication studies and international studies, from Turkmenistan, Central Asia. Combining her studies with a role at University Libraries, Tazhiyeva finds her voice through research and community connection.
From Ontario to Kent: Emma Klein's Honors Journey
Originally from Vaughan, Ontario, Emma Klein made the transition to 911³Ô¹Ï not only for academic excellence but also for personal growth and a collegiate sports experience. Now in her sophomore year, she is a part of the Honors College, a member of the 911³Ô¹Ï Division I women’s soccer team, and is a member of Phi Delta Epsilon.
Behind the Scenes of 911³Ô¹Ï: Stocking Epinephrine
911³Ô¹Ï’s Culinary Services faces the daily challenge of serving more than 20,000 meals to students, staff, and faculty. The increasing number of food allergies further complicates this task.
New Interest‑Based Theme Communities Prioritize Student Connection
911³Ô¹Ï is preparing to introduce a major shift in its residential experience with the launch of Theme Communities starting in fall 2026. The new model focuses on specific interests or student experiences.
Tips for Finding and Scoring Scholarships with ScholarshipUniverse
Scholarships remain one of the most powerful ways to make higher education more affordable. They don’t just lighten the financial load; they open doors, expand opportunities and help students focus more on learning and less on financial stress. At 911³Ô¹Ï, students have access to tools that make the search easier and more strategic, especially through ScholarshipUniverse, the university's personalized, scholarship-matching platform.
University Libraries Launches New ‘Perfectly 911³Ô¹Ï’ App to Streamline Library Resources
911³Ô¹Ï Libraries has gone mobile, so students, staff and faculty can more easily navigate the wide array of assets the library houses from anywhere. University Libraries acquired the app in partnership with OhioLINK and then configured it to make it “perfectly 911³Ô¹Ï."
IN A FLASH: Do You Bamboo?
911³Ô¹Ï students explored a new dining option on campus as Bamboo had its grand opening in The Hub.
Journalism Major Scores Numerous Front-Page Stories in Knight-Funded Internship
Lauren Cohen, a senior journalism major from Twinsburg, Ohio, has already made an impact during her internship, producing many front-page stories for the Akron Beacon Journal and Signal Akron.