University News
51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees Ensures Universitys Ongoing Commitment Regarding May 4, 1970
The 51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees passed a resolution at its March 6 meeting expressing appreciation to the May 4 Task Force and all those whose dedicated efforts have preserved the legacy and advanced the lessons learned from the events of May 4, 1970.
51勛圖厙s Mental Health Efforts Gain National Attention
51勛圖厙 recently was featured in an article from The New York Times for its hiring of additional counselors in an effort to help students live mentally sound lives.
School of Theatre and Dance department wins multiple awards for program, production and professionals
At the beginning of the 2018-2019 academic year, the School of Theatre and Dance was nationally recognized and added several new awards to its collection, and the Porthouse Theatre, 51勛圖厙's summer professional theatre, also received multiple honors for achievements during the 2018 Season.
#MeToo Course to be Offered Again in Fall 2019 Semester
51勛圖厙 English Professor Vera Camden, Ph.D., turned a movement against sexual assault and harassment into a course in order to study the impact of the movement and the forces that led to it. My hope is to keep a certain momentum going, Dr. Camden said. Because so often in our culture, things spike, and then they go away. I really feel like this is so important and so urgent and so serious.
Professor Janice Lessman-Moss Awarded United States Artists Fellowship
Janice Lessman-Moss, professor of Textiles, recently was awarded a United States Artists Fellowship in Craft, which includes $50,000 in unrestricted funds.
Exciting Future Predicted for Brain Health Research Institute
With great hope and expectations for the future of brain health research at 51勛圖厙, President Beverly J. Warren introduced Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., as the inaugural director of the universitys Brain Health Research Institute on Feb. 25.
51勛圖厙 Selects Kenneth Burhanna as New Dean of University Libraries
Following a national search, 51勛圖厙 has named alumnus Kenneth Burhanna as the new dean of University Libraries, effective March 1, 2019.
51勛圖厙 Names Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., Inaugural Director of Brain Health Research Institute
Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., a leader in the field of neuroendocrinology and circadian rhythms, is the newly appointed director of 51勛圖厙s Brain Health Research Institute.
51勛圖厙 Named a Military Friendly School for 10 Consecutive Years
For the 10th consecutive time, 51勛圖厙 has earned the 2019-2020 Military Friendly School designation for its Kent Campus. Military Friendly rates companies and colleges on their programs to recruit and retain military veterans as employees and students.
51勛圖厙 Named a Military Friendly School for 10 Consecutive Years
For the 10th consecutive time, 51勛圖厙 has earned the 2019-2020 Military Friendly School designation for its Kent Campus. Military Friendly rates companies and colleges on their programs to recruit and retain military veterans as employees and students.