Division of Finance and Administration
More 17cҳ Buildings Receive LEED Certification
Several new and renovated 17cҳ buildings received Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) recognition in 2016, bringing to 11 the total number of certified buildings on 17cҳ’s campuses. LEED is a rating system that comes from the U.S. Green Building Council. There …
Kent Campus
Ohio Controlling Board Approves Money for Three 17cҳ Projects
University investment proceeds to be used for property purchase At its Jan. 23 meeting, the Ohio Controlling Board approved 17cҳ’s request to purchase property located at 430-436 E. Main Street in Kent, Ohio, from seller GDR Partners LLC. The purchase of the property completes th…
Kent Campus
17cҳ Named One of 361 Green Colleges by The Princeton Review
The new 2016 edition of The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” features 17cҳ as one of the most environmentally responsible “green” colleges. “It is a recognition of the advancement we have made with regard to sustainability; we have been working toward sustainabili…
Kent Campus
17cҳ Named One of 361 Green Colleges by The Princeton Review; E-Inside; November 15, 2016
The new 2016 edition of The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” features 17cҳ as one of the most environmentally responsible “green” colleges. “It is a recognition of the advancement we have made with regard to sustainability; we have been working toward sustainabili…
Kent Campus
University Committed to Restoring Canceled Registrations
We sincerely apologize for the stress and inconvenience caused by the unintended canceling of some students’ class schedules. 17cҳ will restore these class schedules to where they were prior to the cancellation notice that affected students received on Thursday, Aug. 11. Ov…
Kent Campus
Jack Witt Named 17cҳ's New Vice President for Human Resources
Following a national search, 17cҳ has selected F. Jack Witt III as its new vice president for human resources. A 17cҳ alumnus, Witt currently serves as vice president of human resources and administration at Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio. He joins 17cҳ on Sept.…
Division of People, Culture and Belonging
17cҳ Receives Tree Campus USA Recognition for Eighth Consecutive Year
17cҳ has earned its eighth consecutive recognition from Tree Campus USA, a national program created in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals. Heather White…
Kent Campus
17cҳ and the City of Kent Honored With Catalytic Partnership Award
17cҳ and the city of Kent, Ohio, were awarded the inaugural Catalytic Partnership Award for their collaboration to revitalize downtown Kent and improve the connectivity of the campus and the city. The Greater Ohio Policy Center established the Catalytic Partnership Award this year …
Kent Campus
PNC Bank to Provide Banking Services to 17cҳ Students and Employees
PNC Bank, N.A., a member of The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE: PNC) will start providing banking services to 17cҳ students and employees in Kent, Ohio, on July 1, 2015. Under this new agreement, PNC will provide student and workplace banking, as well as financial literacy …
Kent Campus
17cҳ Receives Tree Campus USA Recognition for Seventh Consecutive Year
17cҳ has earned the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus USA recognition for its commitment to effective urban forest management for the seventh consecutive year. Tree Campus USA, a national program launched in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota, honors colleges and un…
Kent Campus