Kent State University Employee Directory
Higher EducationOhio, United States5001-10000 Employees
Kent State University is a public research university founded in 1910 and based in Kent, Ohio, serving as a major educational, economic, and cultural resource for Northeast Ohio and beyond. It operates eight campuses across the region, a College of Podiatric Medicine, a Twinsburg Academic Center, and international academic sites in cities such as New York City, Florence, and Curitiba. The university educates a diverse student body of more than 34,000 students, including about 2,200 international students from 102 countries, and it maintains an alumni network of more than 280,000. It is recognized for its academic standing, including an R1 top-tier research designation by the Carnegie Classification and high rankings among public universities in northern Ohio, supported by award-winning student services. Kent State serves students and communities seeking higher education and research opportunities, delivering transformational experiences across a broad spectrum of fields. In 2026, the university pursued new collaborations, including a partnership with RwandAir to enable selected Rwandan students to study at Kent State.