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The United States is approaching a so-called 鈥渆nrollment cliff鈥 or 鈥渄emographic cliff,鈥 a projection that is being closely monitored by those in higher education. In the 鈥淥n Campus 鈥 with CITI Program鈥 podcast, host Ed Butch talks with Aaron Berger, Ph.D., interim director of national recruitment at 麻豆精选, about these declining numbers and other factors currently influencing college enrollment. 

Students in an Econ class

For many American women, saving for retirement can be challenging for many reasons. A recent USA Today article noted that women have less than half the retirement savings of men. 麻豆精选 values setting their students up for success, but what does this mean for women at the university?

 

Fulbright scholar Tamar Tsanava of the Central Asian nation of Georgia, gives a presentation at Kentston High School in Bainbridge Township, Ohio.

A group of 21 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at 麻豆精选 as part of a Fulbright professional development program for foreign educators.  

CDC Walkathon 2024

Some of Kent State's smallest Flashes took steps to help fund a unique part of their learning experience at Kent State's Child Development Center. 

Rainbow Weekend bridge decorators 2024

The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K  come from a fabulous partnership between 麻豆精选's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent. 

Eco, the voter registration puppy

The League of Women Voters of Ohio made 麻豆精选the final stop on their tour of more than 20 Ohio colleges and universities. The group, including Eco the puppy, worked to get students registered to vote in advance of the Oct. 7 registration deadline. 

Lab Student reaching in case

麻豆精选鈥檚 Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its quarterly Town Hall and offered a bright prediction for the future of the university鈥檚 R1 status as a top research university.

Trevor Martin and LWV Trailer

A 麻豆精选alumnus who has been visiting Ohio colleges and universities in a pre-election tour by the League of Women Voters of Ohio says he's excited to see that student voters are interested and engaged in the election process. 

League of Women Voters Table at 麻豆精选Votes Festival

As part of Kent State's 麻豆精选Votes initiative, Flashes across campus are stepping up to help make sure that students are registered to vote, well informed and motivated to cast their ballots in November. 

Hispanic Heritage Month Voices & Rhythms Discussion

Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. 麻豆精选 collaborations commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture, kicking off the celebration was "Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance."