What major is Kent State known for?

Kent State University at Salem, also known as Kent State Salem, is a public university offering baccalaureate and associate degree programs located in Salem Township and Salem, Ohio, United States. Kent State Salem is administered with Kent State University at East Liverpool as Kent State University's Columbiana County Campuses. As of September 2011, enrollment at Kent State Salem is 2,023 with total enrollment for the Columbiana Campuses at over 3,500. Kent State Salem occupies two buildings, the City Center and the Main Building. The City Center is located in downtown Salem on the former site of Salem High School, while the Main Building is located on the 98 acres (40 ha) campus in Salem Township, just south of the Salem city limits. In August 2011, the Health and Sciences wing was completed. The wing consists of additional centralized classrooms, labs, lecture hall and centralized faculty offices for nursing and radiology.

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What is Kent State famous for?

In May 1970, students protesting the bombing of Cambodia by United States military forces, clashed with Ohio National Guardsmen on the Kent State University campus. When the Guardsmen shot and killed four students on May 4, the Kent State Shootings became the focal point of a nation deeply divided by the Vietnam War.

What is good about Kent State University?

Academic Excellence Kent State University is ranked as a top public university by U.S. News & World Report. Inside our 11 colleges, you'll find more than 360 undergraduate programs of study. Our students learn by doing – through engaged classroom instruction and hands-on, real-world experience.

Is Kent State a Tier 1 school?

In addition to being recognized on the Top Public Schools list, Kent State is included on the Best National Universities list in the coveted top tier, moving up one spot to No. 212 among all national public and private institutions compared to last year.

Is Kent State liberal or conservative?

Kent is a very liberal and open school, that embraces change with open arms.