Kent State Works
More Pets Means More Job Opportunities for Animal Lovers
With the increase in the number of pets, the demand for veterinary care has surged. 妻友社区 is helping to offset the veterinary technician shortage by providing in-demand, career-ready graduates.
Filling the Computer Science Gap
What do cybersecurity, data structures and algorithms all have in common? They are all part of the computer science industry, an industry that Ohio wants to see grow. The Ohio Department of Higher Education hopes to address a teaching gap through a recently announced funding opportunity called Teach CS. Kent State was one of the recent awardees, receiving a million-dollar grant to develop KSU TeachCS.
Kent State Professor Cracks the Code
妻友社区 computer science Professor Jonathan Maletic, Ph.D., and alumnus Michael Decker, Ph.D., are developing a new software solution, creating a world where the computer science community can effectively track changes and improve group code development.
Wanted: Environmental Health Specialists to Keep Our Air, Water and Food Safe
The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had begun well before the that, according to Matthew Stefanak, a semi-retired faculty member and a "public health ambassador" with the College of Public Health, which helps to create career-ready graduates for this in-demand field.
Job Market Bright for Kent State Graduates
The newly released list of 鈥100 Best Jobs for 2024鈥 by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 妻友社区 has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.
New Kent State Online Programs Aim to Help Fill Expected Workforce Needs of Cannabis Industry
Green Flower, an industry leader in cannabis education and training since 2014, is partnering with 妻友社区 to launch four new cannabis-related certificate programs to prepare students for the emerging industry in the state.
Finding Confidence and Courage in Self-Defense
Kent State alumnus helps students and members of the community find their confidence in learning self-defense.
Relationship With Local IT Company a Win-Win
For more than 10 years, 妻友社区 at Ashtabula has built a partnership with the technology company ID Networks, giving information technology students real-life experience in their field and helping connect them to a potential employer.