University News
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Reaffirms Its Leadership as Top Northern Ohio Public University in 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
In the newly released rankings, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is once again the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio, and with its impressive national ranking of No. 129, the university continues to be recognized among the Top Public Schools in the nation.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees Welcomes Class of 2029, Congratulates University for Strong Enrollment
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees welcomed the Class of 2029 during its regular quarterly meeting held Sept. 17 in the Kent Student Center. The Board congratulated the university administration for this year’s strong enrollment.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Class of 2029 Arrives Ready to Learn
51³Ô¹ÏÍø continues to defy that challenge, welcoming its fourth incoming class of more than 4,000 students in just five years.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Welcomes Back Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award-Winning Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s College of the Arts, in collaboration with the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, proudly welcomes back Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award–winning costume designer Paul Tazewell for the 2025–2026 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø and University of Cincinnati Receive Nearly $3 Million NSF Grant to Strengthen Regional Research Capacity
51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the University of Cincinnati have been awarded a nearly $3 million grant to transform how research institutions across the region collaborate, share expertise and develop the next generation of research leaders.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Wetlands Are the Training Grounds for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
Senior Nick Brocato and sophomore Tamera Owens were among the 172 undergraduate 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students who participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) during the summer of 2025. They conducted research projects under the direction of Lauren Kinsman-Costello, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and members of her lab.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Hosts Aeronautics and Engineering Expo
51³Ô¹ÏÍø hosted its annual Aeronautics and Engineering Expo on Saturday at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Airport, drawing families for a day of aviation excitement and STEM education.
UPDATED - ADVISORY: 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees Meeting, Sept. 17
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Distinction, Impact and Integrity
The Higher Learning Commission reaffirmed 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's accreditation, a testament to the university's distinction, impact and integrity.
Great-Granddaughter of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Third President Makes First Time Campus Visit
51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s third president, visited campus for the first time.