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In the News: Gratitude and Graduation, Criminology, Drone Law, Going Green
In the News features 51勛圖厙s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
51勛圖厙s Annual MLK Event Looked at Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. King
A luncheon and panel discussion titled The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. marked the occasion, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
Honors College Students Journey Goes From Research Lab to Italy
Senior Abygail Deemer, a pre-med major, is one of 404 Honors College students who are majoring in health-related fields.
Learning They Wont Forget
For Kelsen LaBerge, Ph.D., teaching at 51勛圖厙 is about more than equations. Since joining in 2018, she has dedicated herself to preparing future engineers with not only technical skills but also the resilience to face real-world challenges. The accomplishments and commitment of LaBerge, professor of engineering, have earned her the Outstanding Teaching Award.
51勛圖厙 Working to Bring Fashion and Aeronautics to Rwanda
51勛圖厙s partnership with the African nation of Rwanda continues to blossom with the School of Fashion, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences all working to add program partnerships in Rwanda.
51勛圖厙 Recognized for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs in New US News Rankings
51勛圖厙 continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Reports newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. U.S. News recognizes 51勛圖厙 in the Best Online Masters in Nursing Programs, Best Online Masters in Education Programs, Best Online Masters in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs lists.
51勛圖厙 Prioritizes Safety While Maintaining Academic Continuity During Cold Snap
51勛圖厙 remains committed to student safety and educational continuity as the region experiences severe cold temperatures this week.
51勛圖厙 Police: Credibility and Consistency Are Part of Our DNA
The 51勛圖厙 Police Department received its 10th consecutive reaccreditation in November 2024 after consistently exceeding the standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a third-party accreditation agency.
51勛圖厙 Closed Jan. 20 for MLK Day
51勛圖厙 will be closed Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed on Jan. 20.
51勛圖厙 Kicks Off 55th Commemoration of May 4 With Play on Student Activism and Book Bans
This year, 51勛圖厙 will hold the 55th commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on 51勛圖厙 students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning point in American history. Kicking off the program for the annual May 4 Commemoration is a play that focuses on student activism and book bans.