University News
Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
The protected prairie surrounding 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Wednesday, April 28, starting around 9 a.m. to allow for new growth during the summer season.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Formally Introduces New Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond
51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Todd Diacon and Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton formally introduced Randale L. Richmond as the university’s new director of athletics at a morning virtual press conference held Thursday, April 15. Richmond currently serves as senior associate athletic director at Old Dominion University.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Selects Randale L. Richmond as Director of Athletics
Following a national search, Randale L. Richmond has been selected as 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's next director of athletics.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame
The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø School of Fashion’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee. In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Retirees Association Gives Back to the Community
Similar to graduating students who become alumni, retired 51³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty and staff wish to stay connected to the university. These employees care about the institution and the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community, and they want to see it thrive. One way retired 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community members stay informed is through the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Retirees Association (KSURA), an organization of more than 800 retired 51³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty and staff committed to improving university life.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Names Manfred van Dulmen as University’s Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., announced the selection of Manfred van Dulmen, Ph.D., to serve as the university’s associate provost for academic affairs and dean of the Division of Graduate Studies, effective April 16.
LaunchNET 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Extends Entrepreneurial Reach With Renewed Funding From Burton D. Morgan Foundation
Thanks to the renewal of its key funding grant, LaunchNET 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will continue to inspire the entrepreneur mindset and support innovative thinkers across the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Ranks in Top 20 in the Nation for Library and Information Studies Program in U.S. News 2022 Best Graduate Schools Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in the top 20 Best Library and Information Studies Programs in the country in its 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Overall, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is recognized in 12 new national rankings in the 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools, including three specialty rankings.