University News
51³Ô¹ÏÍø to Mark 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Virtual Event, Honor Wounded Students
Members of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students during an anti-war protest, killing four students and wounding nine other students.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Named One of Nation’s Best for Fashion Merchandising
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s School of Fashion has once again been ranked as one of the nation’s best programs in fashion merchandising according to the educational online learning platform, Study.com.
May 4 Activist Alan Canfora’s Memory and Legacy Will Live Long at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
For 50 years, Alan Canfora was a tireless advocate for the four students killed and nine wounded on May 4, 1970.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Welcomes Chris Dorsten as University Registrar
51³Ô¹ÏÍø is pleased to announce Chris Dorsten as the new university registrar.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
The protected prairie surrounding 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Wednesday, April 28, starting around 9 a.m. to allow for new growth during the summer season.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Formally Introduces New Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond
51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Todd Diacon and Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton formally introduced Randale L. Richmond as the university’s new director of athletics at a morning virtual press conference held Thursday, April 15. Richmond currently serves as senior associate athletic director at Old Dominion University.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Selects Randale L. Richmond as Director of Athletics
Following a national search, Randale L. Richmond has been selected as 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's next director of athletics.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame
The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø School of Fashion’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee. In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership.