Issues ranging from AIDS prevention to the needs of family members with Alzheimer's disease are tackled by Kent State's Applied Psychology Center, which matches faculty skills and research with the needs of local and national health care systems. Kent State's School of Nursing is the largest school of nursing in Ohio and ranks in the 98th percentile in size in the nation. The Kent State University Museum houses an international collection of more than 10,000 pieces including costumes, celebrity gowns, textiles, art and glass. The Center for the Study of World Musics is one of only 12 U.S. centers to focus on music as a world phenomenon. The School of Art Gallery presents six major exhibits a year, attracting nearly 18,000 visitors.
Design works with Northeast Ohio communities to create design solutions for urban planning.
The Ohio Literacy Research Center promotes literacy programs and services throughout Ohio and serves as the hub site for literacy resource centers in 11 Midwest states. Ohio companies interested in employee ownership can turn to the Ohio Employee Ownership Center. Globally, the center provides assistance to Russian companies making the transition to privatization. Small businesses in Northeast Ohio receive counseling and training through the Kent Regional Business Alliance, a network of the University, the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Kent. The College of Continuing Studies annually conducts more than 600 workshops, professional development programs and conferences for working professionals, business and industry and nontraditional students.