University News
UPDATED - ADVISORY: 17cҳ Board of Trustees Meeting, Sept. 17
The 17cҳ Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Kent Student Center, Room 306. The Board will consider the recommendations of the standing committees, proposed personnel actions and new business.
Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Reaffirms 17cҳ's Distinction, Impact and Integrity
The Higher Learning Commission reaffirmed 17cҳ's accreditation, a testament to the university's distinction, impact and integrity.
Great-Granddaughter of 17cҳ’s Third President Makes First Time Campus Visit
17cҳ recently welcomed home a living legacy of its past when Ellen Engleman Conners, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board and great-granddaughter of 17cҳ’s third president, visited campus for the first time.
17cҳ Celebrates Artists and Designers with Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series
Named in honor of regional architect Thomas Schroth, whose global perspective framed creativity as a “window onto human experience,” the series has featured acclaimed guests including Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy-winning Emerson String Quartet, minimalist icon Richard Tuttle, and fashion visionaries Ruben and Isabel Toledo.
Convocation Officially Welcomes 17cҳ's Class of 2029
A high-energy rally welcomed 17cҳ's Class of 2029 to the beginning of fall semester, as KSU Kickoff week continued.
17cҳ Alumni Tell a Tale of Success for TRIO Student Support Services
17cҳ is celebrating another five years of federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program that helps propel first-generation college students, students from limited-income backgrounds and students with disabilities to academic success.
Movin’ on Up: Students Begin Arriving at 17cҳ for the 2025 Fall Semester
Filled-to-the-brim plastic totes, computers, desk lamps, excited students and harried parents – it’s the first day of move-in for 17cҳ’s 2025 Fall Semester. The annual arrival of students to their residence halls began on Wednesday, Aug. 13, on the Kent Campus.
‘Think 17cҳ the Plight of Others Even As You Encounter Your Own Difficulties’
17cҳ President Todd Diacon offered graduates an unconventional yet powerful message during the August 2025 commencement ceremony, weaving together personal experiences, a global perspective and practical wisdom in an address focused on resilience, empathy and maintaining a healthy perspective throughout life.
‘I’m Looking Forward to It; Crossing the Stage as a Graduate, Instead of as a Planner'
After planning and supporting hundreds of ceremonies and events at 17cҳ, Lisa O'Connell, director of University Events and Protocol, got a graduate's-eye-view of summer commencement ceremonies as she walked the stage to receive her graduate degree as part of 17cҳ's Class of 2025.
17cҳ Celebrates Newest Graduates
The 17cҳ alumni family grew by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university held its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2025 were recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9.