News
May 18, 2016
APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 BUDGET
Recognizing the financial strength of the university and the long-term responsible management of university resources, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees recently approved a $686-million operating budget for the university’s eight-campus…
May 18, 2016
As part of ongoing training, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Department of Public Safety will hold an emergency exercise today (May 18, 2016) on the Kent Campus involving various members of the university, first responder agencies, Kent Fire Department, University Health Services and…
May 13, 2016
Following a national search, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has selected Shay Davis Little, Ph.D., to serve as vice president for student affairs. Little has served as interim vice president for student affairs since Aug. 1, 2015. She will begin serving as the permanent vice president…
May 12, 2016
What keeps some students in low-income, ethnically diverse school districts from succeeding?
A 51³Ô¹ÏÍø researcher suggests it may have a lot to do with their ability to envision bright future career pathways.
May 11, 2016
Dr. Beverly Warren will remain president of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø through at least 2020. On May 11, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees voted to extend Warren’s employment agreement through June 30, 2020.
“51³Ô¹ÏÍø has developed tremendous momentum under President Bev…
May 9, 2016
The 10th annual Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Awards Ceremony was held at the Kent Student Center Ballroom on April 23, 2016.
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May 9, 2016
51³Ô¹ÏÍø held its Spring 2016 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center. The final ceremony will be held Friday, May 20, at Cartwright Hall. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will…
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May 9, 2016
The Stress-Free Zone returns to the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Library on Monday, May 9, and Tuesday, May 10, from 3 - 5 p.m. to give students a break from studying for finals. The much-loved Dogs on Campus Pet Therapy Program® will be back once again, and snacks and beverages will…
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May 6, 2016
The Center for the Visual Arts, the new home of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s School of Art, celebrated its grand opening on May 6. The festivities began with a short program, immediately followed by building tours, live entertainment, student exhibitions and refreshments.
Concluding…
May 5, 2016
51³Ô¹ÏÍø will hold its Spring 2016 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center, and on Friday, May 20, at Cartwright Hall.