University News
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Formally Introduces New Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond
91¿´Æ¬Íø President Todd Diacon and Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton formally introduced Randale L. Richmond as the university’s new director of athletics at a morning virtual press conference held Thursday, April 15. Richmond currently serves as senior associate athletic director at Old Dominion University.
91¿´Æ¬Íø Selects Randale L. Richmond as Director of Athletics
Following a national search, Randale L. Richmond has been selected as Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø's next director of athletics.
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø’s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition
91¿´Æ¬Íø’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame
The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the 91¿´Æ¬Íø School of Fashion’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee. In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership.
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that 91¿´Æ¬Íø has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Retirees Association Gives Back to the Community
Similar to graduating students who become alumni, retired 91¿´Æ¬Íø faculty and staff wish to stay connected to the university. These employees care about the institution and the Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø community, and they want to see it thrive. One way retired Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø community members stay informed is through the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Retirees Association (KSURA), an organization of more than 800 retired Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø faculty and staff committed to improving university life.
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Names Manfred van Dulmen as University’s Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies
91¿´Æ¬Íø Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., announced the selection of Manfred van Dulmen, Ph.D., to serve as the university’s associate provost for academic affairs and dean of the Division of Graduate Studies, effective April 16.
LaunchNET Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Extends Entrepreneurial Reach With Renewed Funding From Burton D. Morgan Foundation
Thanks to the renewal of its key funding grant, LaunchNET Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø will continue to inspire the entrepreneur mindset and support innovative thinkers across the 91¿´Æ¬Íø community.
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Ranks in Top 20 in the Nation for Library and Information Studies Program in U.S. News 2022 Best Graduate Schools Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks 91¿´Æ¬Íø in the top 20 Best Library and Information Studies Programs in the country in its 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Overall, Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø is recognized in 12 new national rankings in the 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools, including three specialty rankings.
School of Theatre and Dance Ranked in Top 50 of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degrees by Study.com
91¿´Æ¬Íø's School of Theatre and Dance is ranked #50 on Study.com's list of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degree programs in the United 91¿´Æ¬Íøs. In addition to this national ranking, the School of Theatre and Dance is one of only two theatre programs from the state of Ohio on the list. In its rankings, Study.com assesses hundreds of universities across the country and selected 91¿´Æ¬Íø based on academic and career resources, the quality of education, faculty, and more.