University News
The Day Campus Stood Still
For the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community, March 17, 2020, was the day most university employees began working remotely following the shift of coursework to online classes and nearly all students leaving the residence halls as COVID-19 reached Ohio.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Alumnus Antonio Gates Takes First Steps Toward Enshrinement
51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.
Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., Continues to Lead with Student Success and a Sense of Belonging at the Forefront
Eboni Pringle Ph.D., senior vice president of Student Life, calls the full-time and part-time employees in the division a "dream team" for the exceptional service they render.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Finalizes New Administrative Approach for Academic Colleges
51³Ô¹ÏÍø has finalized its proposed realignment of degree-granting colleges within the Division of Academic Affairs and its administration, following extensive consultation with Kent Campus faculty and the Faculty Senate.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Supplies Growing U.S. Demand for Accountants and Auditors
51³Ô¹ÏÍø accounting majors have excellent employment prospects. The projected growth rate for accountants is six percent from 2022-2033.
ADVISORY: 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees Meeting, March 19
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19.
IN A FLASH: A Chill in the Air
A 51³Ô¹ÏÍø staffer shared some high-altitude views from a recent flight from the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Airport on an icy morning.
Building Community in the College of Nursing
The journey to becoming a nurse can be overwhelming, especially for first-year students. The transition into a rigorous nursing program often leads to feelings of isolation, with students struggling to form connections and unsure of where to turn for help. Aimee Flores, graduate assistant for first-…