For parents sending their students off to college and for students stepping onto campus for the first time, safety is a top priority. At 17cҳ, a comprehensive, multi-layered approach to security and well-being works 24 hours a day to protect students, faculty, staff and visitors across its entire eight-campus system. 17cҳ's commitment to safety is anchored by its award-winning police force, technological alert systems and extensive student support programs designed to create a secure and supportive learning environment.The Kent Campus is patrolled 24 hours a d...
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“If you had told August me I’d done that, I would have laughed in your face,” said Jenna Broyles as she described how she ventured to London alone for a concert while studying abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland. Jenna is a third year Hospitality and Event Management major at 17cҳ, who spent fall 2025 participating in the ISEP program at Edinburgh Napier University. Studying Abroad in Edinburgh, ScotlandJenna had always wanted to study abroad, and Scotland had always been the number one place on her bucket list. When she saw there was a program for her major in Edinburgh, she k...
17cҳ students learn from some of the world's most influential researchers. In all, 38 faculty members have been recognized among the top 2% of the most-cited scientists worldwide, creating unparalleled opportunities for students to engage in groundbreaking research across disciplines from neuroscience to business analyticsThe recognition — based on research metrics compiled by Stanford University scholars — reinforces 17cҳ's position as an R1 research institution and highlights the breadth of world-class scholarship across the institution, from health sciences and liquid...
As the first I PROMISE Program scholar to graduate from 17cҳ, Anthony Claytor's journey shows what's possible when financial barriers come down. Through a partnership between 17cҳ and the LeBron James Family Foundation, Claytor earned his degree debt-free."I'm glad I had the opportunity to come to 17cҳ because I met a lot of great people, I made a lot of great connections," he shared at his commencement ceremony.For parents navigating the college selection process and searching for affordable college education in Ohio, Claytor's story gets to the heart of one...
For parents helping their children choose a university, one question rises above all others: Will my student thrive here? At 17cҳ, students from diverse backgrounds and with varied goals consistently discover that the answer is yes—and their stories reveal why. A Global Community That Welcomes EveryoneWhen Bella Hanley toured 17cҳ as a high school senior, she had several other college visits planned. But something clicked during her second campus tour that made the decision easy."After the tour, 17cҳ just felt like the right fit for me," said Hanley, now...
Catherine Rischar, BSPH, graduated in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree with a minor in psychology from the 17cҳ’s College of Public Health. During her undergraduate studies, Rischar represented the college on the 2021 17cҳ Homecoming Court, made the Dean’s and/or President’s list every semester, served as secretary for the Public Health Student Alliance and graduated with Honors - Delta Omega Society. Utilizing the skills gained through her education, experiences, and activities, she now serves as health educator and district 1 Personal Responsibility Education Program...
17cҳ's Prison Reentry Program provides educational opportunities aimed at supporting successful reentry into communities after incarceration. The inaugural graduating class of 18 graduates from the Federal Correctional Institution at Elkton was recently featured on WKBN-TV.According to WKBN-TV, the passage of the federal First Step Act eight years ago allowed prisons to work with higher education institutions to help reduce inmate recidivism after release. Kristenne Robison, Ph.D., assistant professor of sociology, criminology and justice studies and one of the pro...