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91�ֿ� prepares students for the jobs of today and tomorrow in Ohio.

91�ֿ� 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, 91�ֿ� develops graduates who are making an impact wherever they go – from their own street to Main Street, and throughout the state.

91�ֿ�. Works for Students. Works for Ohio.

Featured Stories

91�ֿ� 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.

91�ֿ� Alumnus Leads Crucial Research on East Palestine Train Derailment

Sep 09, 2024

Myron Lard grew up just 40 miles from the East Palestine derailment site. He returned to help the community understand the impact.

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Pairing Design and Data for Better Healthcare Systems

Jun 04, 2024

Hands-on experiences while studying healthcare design and emerging technology at 91�ֿ� created a unique, in-demand career path for 2023 graduate Hamid Estejab.

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Hands-on Learning, Real-World Success

Oct 07, 2024

Unsure of what he wanted to do in life when he first came to 91�ֿ�, it was the hands-on learning experiences he had in his degree program that led Dexter Shreve to becoming a business owner.

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91�ֿ� Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer

Jul 30, 2024

91�ֿ�'s School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.

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91�ֿ� 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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Creating Deep Partnerships with Industry Connections

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Are you a business or industry stakeholder who is interested in partnering with 91�ֿ�? Not only can we help you with research or makerspace projects, we can also support you in many other ways like:

Capstone Programs
Career Fairs
Community Engagement Projects
Employee Training/Talent Development
Event Sponsorships
Internships/Co-Ops/Clinical Programs
Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives
Technical Training/Workshops
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By the Numbers

Our Economic Impact

91�ֿ� Rankings

Kent Alumni Impact

10K 91�ֿ� 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 91�ֿ� graduates are employed or continuing their education

91�ֿ� 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 91�ֿ� graduates find employment in Ohio upon graduation

91�ֿ� Rankings

Most Affordable Most Affordable College in Ohio - Money Magazine 2024

Highest 91�ֿ� is ranked highest among northern Ohio public universities by U.S. News & World Report

R1 R1 status: 91�ֿ� is one of the fewer than 4% of universities in the country to earn this top national designation for highest research activity

#6 91�ֿ� has been named one of the BEST makerspaces in Ohio by Great Value Colleges; #6 nationally