University News

IN A FLASH: Do you remember? It was the 21st night of September.
On this 21st day of September, we remember when Earth, Wind and Fire played at the Kent Student Center in October 1973.

Wick Poetry Center’s ‘Dear Vaccine’ to Debut in October as Staged Theatrical Production
The performance, titled will have its opening night at 7 p.m. Oct. 24, in the 700-seat auditorium of the National Academy of Science in Washington, D.C.

Student Multicultural Center’s New Name Will Honor the Late E. Timothy Moore Â
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Multicultural Center will be renamed the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center in recognition of a gift from a former student, D'Andra Mull, Ph.D.

The Oct. 1 Opening File Date for FAFSA Is Fast Approaching
51³Ô¹ÏÍø freshman Gracie Ford remembers well sitting with her laptop in the bedroom of her North Canton, Ohio, home to begin the important task of filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA.

Avocados, Salt, Garlic and Chopped Onions Just Go Together
Revisiting President Todd Diacon's memorable commencement address from 2021 on National Guacamole Day.

Researchers Gather LGBTQ+ Stories of Resilience During the Pandemic
Molly Merryman, Ph.D., associate professor in 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s School of Peace and Conflict Studies, and Lauren Vachon, assistant professor in 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s LGBTQ studies program and coordinator of the LGBTQ studies minor program, were instrumental in obtaining a $35,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State for the project Resilience During the Pandemic: LGBTQ+ Stories.

International Student Enrollment Up for Third Consecutive Year
51³Ô¹ÏÍø is celebrating a 17.7% increase in international student enrollment this year, due in large part to increases in international graduate student admissions.

Honors College Boasts Largest Freshman Class, Population Ever
Daniel Zalamea is a member of the Honors College fall 2022 freshman class, the largest incoming class in the history of the college.

A&E Expo Brings High Energy to Skies Over 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Airport
Thousands attended the family event, which has been a fixture in the Stow/Kent community for more than two decades.

IN A FLASH: Taking a Lunchtime SPIN Around Campus
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's wellness program includes free Lunchtime Bike/Scooter Rides for faculty and staff offered monthly from May to September.