University News
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.
‘We Will Follow the Law, But It Won’t Change Our Commitment to Each Member of our Community’
51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Todd Diacon empathized with a campus community facing stress and concern amid academic changes being discussed as part of Transformation 2028 and recent government guidance that will impact how the campus community cares for one another.
John and Fonda Elliot Create New Scholarship Program With $1 Million Gift to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
John Elliot, a 1970 51³Ô¹ÏÍø graduate, and his wife, Fonda, have created The Elliot Scholars program at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø with a $1 million donation. This new scholarship program will provide support to first-generation students of any major who require financial support to attend 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Welcoming Future Flashes
Future Flash Days offer an opportunity for admitted students and their families to come from all over the country to visit 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to experience campus life and learn more about our academic programs to further inform their decision to choose 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Maintains Prestigious R1 Research Activity Designation With 2025 Carnegie Classifications
With the release of the new 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has once again been awarded the prestigious R1 designation, recognizing 51³Ô¹ÏÍø as one of the top research universities in the nation.
New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains
The KSU Surplus Store opened on East Main Street in September of 2023. It recently moved to a new location – on campus in the vacant College of Business Administration Building. The new location offers single-floor shopping and easier access for students and faculty.
One Year In, Cannabis Education Program Sees Strong Growth
Since launching in January 2024, more than 200 students have enrolled in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's online cannabis education program.