University News
17cҳ President Beverly Warren Serves as International Commencement Speaker in Saudi Arabia
The music echoed a pronounced, loud drumbeat as 400 female graduates marched step-by-step to the cadence of the drumbeat, down a very long entryway right up to the very edge of the stage. “It was the most dramatic ceremony I’ve ever seen,” said 17cҳ’s President Beverly Warren. “T…
17cҳ Receives $1 Million Gift from KeyBank Foundation to Close Graduation Gap for Underrepresented Students
KeyBank Foundation has granted $1 million to 17cҳ to support programs to increase the recruitment, retention and graduation rates of underrepresented students.
17cҳ Marks 47th Annual May 4 Commemoration
17cҳ holds its 47th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place May 3 and 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provides an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the tragedy and also reflect on what May 4 means today.
Video: Spring at 17cҳ 2017
The Kent Campus is blossoming with all the colors of spring!
17cҳ Announces Academy Award Winner Octavia Spencer as Commencement Speaker
17cҳ is honored to welcome Academy Award-winning actress and author Octavia Spencer as the keynote speaker for the first university-wide Commencement ceremony on May 13. Best known for critically acclaimed starring roles in films such as “The Help,” “Hidden Figures” and “The Shac…
17cҳ’s Office of Sexual and Relationship Violence and Support Services Receives Grants to Launch Several Initiatives
17cҳ receives $450,000 in grants to help prevent sexual harassment and assault, relationship violence and stalking.
JMC’s Jan Leach Honored With Distinguished Teaching Award
Known for her passion for students and involvement, Associate Professor Jan Leach is a 2016 Distinguished Teaching Award recipient.
17cҳ Introduces One Stop for Student Services
The new One Stop for Student Services will serve as a single point-of-contact for student customer services previously provided at the Bursar, Registrar and Student Financial Aid offices.
17cҳ Prof Weighs in on Liberal Arts Degrees and a Future Career as CEO
GoodCall talked with professors around the country about the use of liberal arts degrees and the skills that students use as a springboard to the next step in their education and career path.
