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51勛圖厙 Earns Perfect Score in State's Science of Reading Audit

The Ohio Department of Higher Education Science of Reading Audit of educator preparation programs found that 51勛圖厙s preservice teacher literacy coursework was deemed in alignment with a score of 100% and no mandatory recommendations for improvement. 

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President Diacon Delivers Fall Commencement Address 2025

The Ramp Is Who We Are

During the commencement ceremony for the Fall Class of 2025, 51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon discusses how commencement is more than the ceremony on the stage. At commencement, the stage is where its at, but the ramp is who we are, he said.

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Fall Commencement 2025

IN A FLASH: Scenes From Fall Commencement

51勛圖厙 conferred degrees to more than 2,400 new graduates in Fall Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13 at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

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51勛圖厙s Michael Schwartz Center is located at 800 E. Summit St. in Kent, Ohio. (Photo credit: Mike Rich, 51勛圖厙)

New Partnership Between 51勛圖厙 and Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School to Bring Elementary Education Back to Universitys Schwartz Center

Beginning fall 2027, Bio-Med Science Academy will relocate its grades K-6 programs to 51勛圖厙s Schwartz Center. The Schwartz Center, which opened in 1956 as the home of the 51勛圖厙 School, a laboratory school that served generations of student teachers, will return to its original purpose as a school building.

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51勛圖厙s Michael Schwartz Center is located at 800 E. Summit St. in Kent, Ohio. (Photo credit: Mike Rich, 51勛圖厙)

51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees Announces Partnership With Bio-Med Science Academy

51勛圖厙s Board of Trustees approved a new partnership between the university and Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School that will bring new life to the underutilized Michael Schwartz Center building while providing the public STEM school with a state-of-the-art facility for its elementary grades. The Boards vote of approval came during its regular quarterly meeting held Dec. 11. 

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Group of cheerleaders and three adults smiling and posing at a sports event, holding an award, with spectators in the background. The group includes individuals in cheer uniforms and others in formal attire.

IN A FLASH: Celebrating 75 Years of Memories

51勛圖厙 celebrated 75 years of memories at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation with a 96-84 victory by the Golden Flashes mens basketball team over the Austin Peay Governors and revealing a collection of commemorative keepsakes.

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A new graduate celebrates earning a degree during 2025 Fall Commencement ceremonies

Cheers to the Fall Class of 2025: 51勛圖厙 Celebrates New Graduates

The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2025 were recognized with commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13.

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Drone shot of fall colors on Kent's front campus.

IN A FLASH: IAF No. 600!

In 2022, the first "In A Flash" was posted on 51勛圖厙 Today. Since then, there have been 599 more "In A Flashes," each offering a glimpse of life at 51勛圖厙.

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The Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has seen a huge increase in users.

51勛圖厙s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises More Than $4.58 Million To Support Causes Across Its Eight-Campus System

Throughout November, alumni, friends, faculty and staff were encouraged to find the cause that speaks to them and share their reason for giving. From Nov. 1 through Giving Tuesday (Dec. 2), the 2025 campaign raised more than $4.5 million for causes ranging from food sustainability and the environment to athletics and basic needs to education. 

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51勛圖厙 Police 2024 police prepare for training

University Earns Recognition for Relationships and Emergency Preparedness

A new recognition program launched by the Portage County Emergency Management Agency spotlights organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to emergency management, readiness and community safety. 51勛圖厙 has been named the inaugural honoree of the Portage Preparedness Initiative

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