Success Story
They’re Back! 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Students Move Into Residence Halls
51³Ô¹ÏÍø students began moving into residence halls on the Kent Campus on Aug. 19, as part of a phased-in process that will continue over five days.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on Aug. 15
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni family will grow by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2020 will be recognized with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., Blazing Historical Trails at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., recently entered the annals of university history. On May 1, 2020, Hylton became the first Black person in the university’s history to hold the title of vice president for student affairs. And on July 1, 2020, Drummer-Ferrell was appointed dean of students, making her the first Black woman to be named to the position.
Campus Kitchen Pivots Operations From Hot Meals to Food Pantry to Help Increasing Numbers of Food Insecure Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Campus Kitchen at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, a student-run organization that reclaims food to feed the needy in the Kent area, has had to swiftly switch gears from operating a hot food kitchen to an expanded food pantry.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Design Innovation Initiative Cultivates Creative Partnerships to Battle COVID-19
Members of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Design Innovation Initiative are forging creative collaborations with local and regional organizations and funders as they work toward the production of personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Captures MAC FAR Award in Women’s Sports
51³Ô¹ÏÍø has won the Mid-American Conference’s Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) for women’s sports award for the first time in school history.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Emergency Grant Fund Helps Students With Basic Needs
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Emergency Grant Fund is helping students meet financial challenges.
All for Patrick! 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Police Surprise Toddler Crime Fighter
Patrick Tomaswick wants to be a police officer, but not just any member of law enforcement. He wants to be a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø police officer.
COVID-19 Provides 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Nursing Students Unparalleled Experience
During the COVID-19 pandemic, students in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s College of Nursing have been employed in hospitals throughout Northeast Ohio, where they have honed their skills and observed healthcare professionals on the front lines.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Todd Diacon Announces 2020 Faculty Excellence Award Recipients
51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Todd Diacon recently presented six 51³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty members with the 2020 President’s Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition in the faculty member’s discipline.