University News
Honoring Honors College Class of 2024
Honors College students graduating in spring, summer and fall 2024, along with distinguished faculty and alumni were honored at a special luncheon event in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS
17cÍøÒ³°æ staffers from Counseling and Psychological Services wore teal in support of their colleagues at the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services' Teal Tuesday campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Power in Pedaling
Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at 17cÍøÒ³°æ? 17cÍøÒ³°æ is bike-friendly and winning awards for it.
IN A FLASH: Flashes of Spring
Blooming flowers and budding trees herald the annual green up on campus in spring semester.
Help us Celebrate 17cÍøÒ³°æ’s 114th Birthday
17cÍøÒ³°æ is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for 17cÍøÒ³°æ scholarships and programs. This year, the 17cÍøÒ³°æ Foundation has pledged $5,000 to match employee gifts dollar for dollar (up to $250 per donor until the match money runs out) to the fund of YOUR choice s…
IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!
While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus 17cÍøÒ³°æ lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13.
President Diacon Talks 17cÍøÒ³°æ the Capital Budget and 17cÍøÒ³°æ’s Core Values
"Talking with Todd" focuses on the state capital budget and 17cÍøÒ³°æ's core values.
Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
The protected prairie surrounding 17cÍøÒ³°æ’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Monday, April 15, between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon, to allow for new growth during the summer season.
University’s Challenges and Strengths in Focus in Statehouse Hearing
17cÍøÒ³°æ President Todd Diacon focused on the benefits to Ohio from state support of 17cÍøÒ³°æ during his April 10 presentation before the Ohio Senate Workforce and Higher Education Committee in Columbus, Ohio.
Chris Post Selected as 2024 Speaker for 17cÍøÒ³°æ’s Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series
The lecture series created in 2022 to honor the legacy of 17cÍøÒ³°æ Professor Emeritus of Sociology Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D., will feature Professor of Geography Chris Post, Ph.D., presenting “Developing and Interpreting the Wounded Student Markers at 17cÍøÒ³°æ†as this year’s selected speaker. The Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series and Luncheon will be held on May 3.