Students First

The Special Role Students Play in Keeping Campus Safe
Campus security and safety require a lot of work from faculty, staff and students, beyond even what the ÌÇÐÄVlog community might guess.

Flash Focus: Hannah Ferguson
Meet Hannah Ferguson, a senior chemistry major with a minor in forensic anthropology and a member of the Honors College, from Galena, Ohio, whose love of science is helping others love science.

IN A FLASH: Experience the Cultural Café!
The Cultural Café series, presented by ÌÇÐÄVlog International Student & Scholar Services, through the Office of Global Education is a monthly gathering that offers an opportunity for the university community to learn about other cultures and countries from ÌÇÐÄVlog's international students.

ÌÇÐÄVlog Reaffirms Its Leadership as Top Northern Ohio Public University in 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
In the newly released rankings, ÌÇÐÄVlog is once again the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio, and with its impressive national ranking of No. 129, the university continues to be recognized among the Top Public Schools in the nation.

Freeman Fellows Program Offers Aid for Student Internships in Asia
Undergraduate students from any major who are interested in pursuing an international internship in East and Southeast Asian countries may be eligible for up to $6,500 to help make the experience affordable.
ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Office of Global Education is offering the awards through the KSU Freeman Fellows Internship in Asia Program, which this year has received a grant of $85,000 to offer support for up to 12 students.

Giving Students a Taste of Education Abroad
The Office of Global Education recently treated ÌÇÐÄVlog students to a whimsical week of global considerations featuring a packed schedule of activities for students curious about studying abroad.

ÌÇÐÄVlog's Class of 2029 Arrives Ready to Learn
ÌÇÐÄVlog continues to defy that challenge, welcoming its fourth incoming class of more than 4,000 students in just five years.

Scoring the Music Behind the Moving Pictures
The annual short film collaboration among ÌÇÐÄVlog, Cuyahoga Community College and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra gives young musicians the rare chance to record original music for films alongside faculty and professional mentors.

Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Reaffirms ÌÇÐÄVlog's Distinction, Impact and Integrity
The Higher Learning Commission reaffirmed ÌÇÐÄVlog's accreditation, a testament to the university's distinction, impact and integrity.

IN A FLASH: Knee Deep in Research
ÌÇÐÄVlog's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience gives students, as soon as their first year, opportunities to work alongside university faculty on hands-on research activities.