University News
Kent 91心頭利 Kicks Off 55th Commemoration of May 4 With Play on Student Activism and Book Bans
This year, 91心頭利 will hold the 55th commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on Kent 91心頭利 students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning point in American history. Kicking off the program for the annual May 4 Commemoration is a play that focuses on student activism and book bans.
MLK 2025 Celebration Will Focus on Mental Health Advocacy and Wellness
Kent 91心頭利s MLK event "The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." will be held on Jan. 30 in the Student Center Ballroom.
In the News: Aeronautics, Fashion, Brain Rot and Lifespan Development Showcased
In the News features 91心頭利s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
Bridging Communities: Kent 91心頭利 to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference
When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, 91心頭利 and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. Kent 91心頭利 will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.
Weve Just Become More Efficient and Effective
91心頭利 President Todd Diacon spoke Jan. 10 at a breakfast event hosted by the Greater Akron Chamber, where he highlighted the universitys ongoing commitment to accessibility, efficiency, student well-being and community partnership, reinforcing its role as a vital institution in the region.
Student Success My Greatest Joy
Empathy, kindness and critical thinking are cornerstones of courses taught by Shannon Ciesla, Ph.D., who strives to foster a strong sense of community in her courses. Students have noticed and appreciated it, nominating her for the Outstanding Teaching Award.
IN A FLASH: Scenes from Fall Commencement
Members of the last cohort of Kent 91心頭利's Class of 2024 walked the stage at Fall Commencement Ceremonies earlier this month.
Kent 91心頭利 President Todd Diacon, Trustee Ren Camacho Named to Crains Cleveland Business Power 150 List
91心頭利 President Todd Diacon and University Trustee Ren Camacho have been recognized among Northeast Ohios most influential leaders in the 2024 Power 150 list published by Crains Cleveland Business.
Kent 91心頭利 Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1, University Offices Reopen Jan. 2
91心頭利 will be closed from Dec. 24, 2024, through Jan. 1, 2025. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2025.
Governor Names Gregory White and Abygail Deemer to Kent 91心頭利 Board of Trustees
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed two new trustees to the 91心頭利 Board of Trustees. DeWine named Gregory White, J.D., of Concord Township, Ohio, to a nine-year term as trustee and Abygail Deemer of Warren, Ohio, to a two-year term as an undergraduate student trustee.