University News
Messaging Flashes of the Future
Renovations this week in the Kent Student Center presented a unique opportunity for Flashes to leave "time capsule" messages.
Save the Date: Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Featuring Keynote Speaker Bernice A. King
Bernice A. King, J.D., a global thought leader, strategist, solutionist, orator, peace advocate and CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, Georgia, will kick off 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s celebration of Black History Month by serving as the keynote speaker at…
Dean Johnson-Mallard Celebrates Faculty Community Outreach Endeavors as 2022 Comes to a Close
As we once again approach the end of the year with its hustle and bustle of festive preparations, I find myself reflecting on moments of joy and connection. Walking the halls of Henderson Hall, I smile with gratitude as wisps of conversations wash over me. A student who has successfully mastered a n…
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Awarded $960,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to Strengthen State’s STEM Workforce
Nearly $1 million in new scholarships will provide critical support to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Awarded State Grant to Provide Training in Cybersecurity, Manufacturing and Healthcare
Rapids Grant will bolster workforce development with future 51³Ô¹ÏÍø graduates filling key shortages in industries across Ohio.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni family grew by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university held its fall Commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2022 were recognized with in-person ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17.
IN A FLASH: Greetings from Brazil!
A team of university leaders and communicators from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is currently visiting the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Brazil.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Community Rallies for Solidarity and Human Rights for Iranians
First-year students Ronica Marandi and Goli Kavoosi organized the rally in partnership with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Women's Center and the School of Peace and Conflict Studies to raise awareness about the atrocities that are happening in Iran.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees Approves Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new master’s degree that will help meet two decades of sustained growth in the broad field of conflict studies. The new Peace and Conflict Studies major within the Master of Arts degree will be offered in person on the Kent Campus and will prepare students for careers as practitioners in the fields of peace and conflict management and for doctorate study.
IN A FLASH: Shopping in Brazil
The American Academy (AA) program offers the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø experience to students in Brazil.