Student Life
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Confers Advanced Degrees During Commencement Ceremony
51³Ô¹ÏÍø is celebrating its first group of graduates, with the university conferring 1,169 advanced degrees as part of its Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies.
IN A FLASH: Enter The Stress-Free Zone
Finals Week can be a stressful time for students, so 51³Ô¹ÏÍø offers opportunities for students to take a break from their studies and relax with therapy dogs and fun activities.
Celebrating Outstanding and Distinguished Teachers
Professors are more than educators; the connection they build in and beyond the classroom shapes the lives of students. To recognize the great professionals working at the university, the Distinguished Teaching Award and the Outstanding Teaching Award are given to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø educators for their remarkable achievements.
Betting Big on D.C. Students’ Futures
51³Ô¹ÏÍø is making significant contributions for the future of students in our nation’s capital. Advancing its strategic priorities, the university is backing a $30 million investment in the D.C. College Access Program’s (DC CAP) cohort-based scholarship initiative, the largest known contribution ever made toward helping D.C. students complete their postsecondary education.
What College Students Should Know About Buying Insurance
Choosing any insurance can be intimidating due to the number of options and types available. Two 51³Ô¹ÏÍø professors with expertise in insurance gave 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Today readers advice on how to navigate the world of insurance with a focus on students.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Spring Commencement Ceremonies
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni family will grow by more than 4,800 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Spring Class of 2025 will be recognized with commencement ceremonies on May 8-10 and May 16.
Your Library Is Getting an Upgrade
To better serve you through our vast resources and knowledgeable librarians, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Libraries will join other OhioLINK institutions in replacing the KentLINK platform with a new library system that will offer a host of benefits to support 21st-century teaching, learning and research.
One Year of Wellness on Wheels
51³Ô¹ÏÍø recently celebrated one year of wellness-on-the-go. The Mobile Flashes program has been in motion since spring 2024, delivering healthcare services to underserved and rural communities throughout Northeast Ohio.
A Legacy of Remembrance: 50th Anniversary of May 4 Task Force
As the May 4 Task Force celebrates its golden anniversary this year, chair Sophie Swengel is proud to once again preserve the memory of May 4, 1970, and the people who were lost and injured that day.
Flash Focus: Graduating University Storytellers
Meet Camille, Malina, Hayden, Matthew and Timmy, five graduating seniors from across the College of Communication and Information who work for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Division of University Communications and Marketing. These students have been gaining more than just hands-on experience; they are helping shape the university’s story.