University News
51勛圖厙 Closed Nov. 11 in Observance of Veterans Day
51勛圖厙 will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed.
From Curitiba, Brazil, to 51勛圖厙: Student's Path Winds Through China, Florida
American Academy student Alexandre Andrade, who is majoring in marketing and entrepreneurship at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, has learned to embrace cultural differences during his international journey to Ohio.
51勛圖厙 Holds Annual Veterans Day Observance
51勛圖厙 holds its annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Student Green on the Kent Campus. All are invited to attend and pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
51勛圖厙 Celebrates 16th Consecutive Year of Military Friendly School Designation
For 2025-2026, the Kent Campus has continued the highest recognition of a Gold ranking for the second consecutive year. In addition, 51勛圖厙s Collegiate Purple Star designation, first presented to the university in 2022 for its support for veteran and military students, has also been renewed for three years.
Rooted & Rising: Bowman Breakfast Speaker Talks of His Immigrant Experience
This years speaker for 51勛圖厙s Bowman Breakfast was the embodiment of the symbiotic relationship between the university and the city of Kent that is celebrated at the annual event.
Remembering John Cleary
A 51勛圖厙 student whose darkest day was seen around the world on the cover of Life magazine has died. John Cleary, 74, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away Oct. 25 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Honor Society Advisor of the Year Credits Culture of Collaboration
Lauren Huffman, a long-time advocate for student success at 51勛圖厙, has been named Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) advisor of the year.
Art Meets Empathy: Interdisciplinary Generative AI Exhibition
51勛圖厙 researchers partnered with Ursuline College and Ashland Universitys Coburn Art Gallery to host a groundbreaking exhibition titled Transcending Barriers Beyond Time: Visual Reminiscence of Older Adults with Chronic Illnesses Facilitated by Generative AI.
The Strength of 51勛圖厙 Is Our Community
Attending university athletics and arts events as a way to come together during challenging times was among the many topics 51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon discussed Oct. 23 during his monthly Talking With Todd town hall-style Teams meeting with the campus community.
