KENT, Ohio- After a record-breaking spring 2015 semester, Kent State University student-athletes continued their academic success into the fall 2015 semester, setting record-highs in both department term grade-point-average (3.242) and department cumulative GPA (3.230). Also, nine teams have broken their all-time GPA record over the past year.
"This semester's record-high department GPA is a true reflection of the excellent student-athletes we have at Kent State University," said Associate Athletic Director Greg Glaus. "The tireless efforts of our academic staff and excellent recruiting by our coaches, has helped develop a supportive culture that prepares our student-athletes to achieve their academic and personal goals.