Success Story
![U.S. News & World Report has named two ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2020. ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ is recognized in the Best Online MBA Programs and Best Online Graduate Education Programs rankings.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/01.14.20%20Photo%20of%20Kent%20State%20students%20on%20Risman%20Plaza.jpg?VersionId=hJ8qKjG1hpuljvFNwSqsrva46pJioQUr&h=4eb3eaa4&itok=rDtqcsaJ)
U.S. News & World Report has named two ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2020. ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ is recognized in the Best Online MBA Programs and Best Online Graduate Education Programs rankings. U.S. News released its 2020 Best Online Programs rankings Tuesday, Jan. 14.
![U.S. News & World Report has named two ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2020. ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ is recognized in the Best Online MBA Programs and Best Online Graduate Education Programs rankings.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/01.14.20%20Photo%20of%20Kent%20State%20students%20on%20Risman%20Plaza.jpg?VersionId=hJ8qKjG1hpuljvFNwSqsrva46pJioQUr&h=4eb3eaa4&itok=rDtqcsaJ)
U.S. News & World Report has named two ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2020. ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ is recognized in the Best Online MBA Programs and Best Online Graduate Education Programs rankings. U.S. News released its 2020 Best Online Programs rankings Tuesday, Jan. 14.
![¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ completed its first ever bowl win with a victory of Utah State](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/aUTS%20KSU%2012192019%20093_0.jpg?VersionId=_d7VUwL6.LqRFTpErfFTeDsbJRiFhce_&h=a0801add&itok=z_jtAo9o)
¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ made history in Texas with a 51-41 win over Utah State in the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl.
![Student turning his tassle](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/DSC_2492.jpg?VersionId=TXCgIO100eHLEuRMyjV82diOAyydHifu&h=78aab1d8&itok=aZV8_B8y)
The ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ alumni family grew by nearly 3,000 new graduates as the university held its Fall Commencement ceremonies. For the Kent Campus, Commencement ceremonies took place Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.
![Students De-stress with Dogs on Campus Pet Therapy Program.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/StressFreeZoneHeaderPic.jpg?VersionId=6beYzq0iHUZceUY7TUgHCwUx7ruwy2q7&h=a1e1a043&itok=Yx1IlWhl)
What could be better to reduce end-of-semester stress than petting a dog? How about petting multiple dogs and digitally dunking with LeBron through esports? This year’s Stress-Free Zone, which is from 3-5 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 10, will be hosted on the first floor of University Library and will feature esports, therapy dogs, makerspace activities and more.
![¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ’s Giving Tuesday raised more than $1.6 million to support student success, keeping ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ students on track to their ultimate goal of obtaining their degree.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/12.05.19%20Photo%20from%20Kent%20State%20commencement_0.jpg?VersionId=CqhRksofTiSUvccCywLKHFtF31SGTted&h=6f3285a6&itok=jy7o3KvZ)
¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ’s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year’s record of $1.03 million. Supporters were able to choose from more than 40 featured giving options throughout the ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ system, including student scholarships, educational programs, athletic teams and more.
![¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ’s Giving Tuesday raised more than $1.6 million to support student success, keeping ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ students on track to their ultimate goal of obtaining their degree.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/12.05.19%20Photo%20from%20Kent%20State%20commencement_0.jpg?VersionId=CqhRksofTiSUvccCywLKHFtF31SGTted&h=6f3285a6&itok=jy7o3KvZ)
¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ’s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year’s record of $1.03 million.
![President Khalil Looney (far right) and some fellow members of ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ’s Male Empowerment Network (M.E.N.) pose for a photo. The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation has pledged a $10,000 matching gift for Giving Tuesday to the M.E.N. Fund.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/11.25.19%20Photo%20of%20Male%20Empowerment%20Network%20members_0.jpg?VersionId=MvpJqXrzKu.DykHePbQybWLYuhhNeTnb&h=6fbf8982&itok=VztxbUNn)
With the launch of its 2019 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ has again transformed a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and modern facilities.
![President Khalil Looney (far right) and some fellow members of ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ’s Male Empowerment Network (M.E.N.) pose for a photo. The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation has pledged a $10,000 matching gift for Giving Tuesday to the M.E.N. Fund.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/11.25.19%20Photo%20of%20Male%20Empowerment%20Network%20members_0.jpg?VersionId=MvpJqXrzKu.DykHePbQybWLYuhhNeTnb&h=6fbf8982&itok=VztxbUNn)
With the launch of its 2019 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ has again transformed a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and modern facilities.
![¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ is launching a new program to support area teens who have been placed in foster care as a result of the opioid crisis.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/20191102_BC_19-1002_admissions_151-2_0.jpg?VersionId=9BqqVWK9X4X33D5p32n_fkV0kMSJcldg&h=3b4d117e&itok=sJ4IF_VL)
¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ will partner with First Star and school districts to engage foster care teens in college-preparatory programs that provide the foundational support they need to succeed in high school and envision a future that may include a college degree.