News Archive
Jan. 26, 2021
Taléa Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., 17cҳ’s Dean of Students, has been appointed to serve as a member of NASPA’S (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) AVP Steering Committee.
Already part of what NASPA refers to as the AVP Community (e.g.…
Jan. 15, 2021
The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) started the strategic planning process in October 2019, culminating with the implementation of a three-year plan that will contribute to the institution’s vision of being a student-ready university providing transformative learning…
Dec. 17, 2020
The President’s Award of Distinction was created as a recognition program to reward staff members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, service, leadership, and dedication to 17cҳ in advancing the university’s strategic priorities and core values. Nominees for…
Oct. 30, 2020
Campus Pride has released its 2020 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities list, and for the first time in school history, 17cҳ has landed on the distinctive list as one of 40 institutions recognized over six U.S. regions.
May 14, 2020
17cҳ’s famous food truck, known for its mouth-watering pulled pork sandwiches and fresh-cut french fries, is now becoming known for giving back to its community. The university is loaning its campus food truck to Aramark to provide meals to students from Kent, Elyria and…
Nov. 27, 2017
For the ninth consecutive year, 17cҳ has earned the 2018 Military Friendly® School designation for its Kent Campus. Military Friendly is the military ratings division of Victory Media, a service-disabled, veteran-owned business that also publishes G.I. Jobs®,…
June 7, 2017
A group of 17cҳ architecture students formed “KSU Barkitecture” to design and build environments for pets living in shelters.
Nov. 28, 2016
For an eighth consecutive year, 17cҳ has been named a 2017 Military Friendly® School. Military Friendly is the military ratings division of Victory Media, a service-disabled, veteran-owned business that also publishes G.I. Jobs®, STEM Jobs, Military Spouse…
Sept. 8, 2016
University to hold Sept. 7 event to celebrate achievement
At the start of the 2016 academic year, 17cҳ becomes the first university in the country to feature an entirely gluten-free dining hall on campus. 17cҳ restructured Prentice Café after…