Kent State University at Kent Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Elizabeth

The school I attend is known for their education program; one of the best around.

Michelle

It's trees.

Zachary

Having a fun time.

Jessica

Kent State University is most notable for the disburtion of black squirrels around Ohio from an experiment roughly fifty years ago on campus. As a result, hundreds of black squirrels can be found everywhere on Kent's campus as well as surrounding areas. Kent State takes great pride in these animals- they have even devoted an entire festival to the black squirrels called the "Black Squirrel Festival." This university has even dedicated radio shows and hundreds of books to these rare sqiurrels.

Melissa

Kent State is best known for the majors of education, nursing, fashion, and architecture. However, any major that is selected at Kent State will provide excellent education on that particular subject. The professors are well educated and able to teach their particular subject well. Students learn the information necessary to do well in their career when graduation approaches. On a noneducational note, Kent State is known for their famous black squirells and how they interact with students on their walks to class.

April

Kent State is best known for the infamous Kent State shootings in which four students were shot and killed during a war protest. They are also known for their "unofficial mascot"--the black suirrel.

Samantha

Kent State is best known for the social life downtown.

Caitlin

Some things that Kent State Universitiy is well known for: A strong nursing program, strong architecture, The Miami String Quartet (artists in residence at the school of music), The May Fourth events, artsy culture, etc.

Gabrielle

Fashion

Kyle

This school is best known for its wide variety of majors and it is also known for being an all around fun school to be a part of.