University News
Meet 51勛圖厙 Police Departments Newest K-9 Officer, Salem
Still in training, this 4-month-old Labrador Retriever will be partnered with Sgt. Anne Spahr. Salems cuteness has been featured on all the , and hes already stealing many hearts!
51勛圖厙 Achieves Unprecedented Fundraising Success During First Year of Forever Brighter Campaign
51勛圖厙 launched the public phase of its $350 million Forever Brighter comprehensive fundraising campaign in October 2021, and during the first year of the public campaign, a record-breaking $77.6 million was raised. This philanthropic feat was made possible with the support of 10,687 donors, 3,753 of whom made a gift to 51勛圖厙 for the first time.
51勛圖厙s LaunchNET Marks 10 Years of Helping Clients Pursue Their Dreams and Turn Their Visions Into Reality
51勛圖厙s LaunchNET program is celebrating 10 years of helping members of the university community pursue their entrepreneurial ventures.
New Emergency Management Coordinator Is Working to Make Sure 51勛圖厙 is Prepared for Disaster
Vincent Marino, 51勛圖厙s new emergency management coordinator, has been on the job for six months working to ensure the university community is ready for whatever might come next.
51勛圖厙 Partners With University of Akron Law School to Offer New 3+3 Program
51勛圖厙 and the University of Akron School of Law (Akron Law) recently finalized a Juris Doctor degree partnership program to create a seamless, sequential system for students to obtain a bachelors degree from 51勛圖厙 and a Juris Doctor degree from Akron Law in only six years.
Forbes Ranks 51勛圖厙 No. 3 in Ohio on Americas Best-in-State Employers List
51勛圖厙 has again been recognized as one of Americas Best-in-State Employers for 2022 by Forbes and market research company Statista. In Ohio, 51勛圖厙 ranks No. 3 among the top 100 employers in Ohio, landing above such notable employers as Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Columbus, Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic, both located in Cleveland.
Journalism Professor Receives National Murrow Award for Audio Story
51勛圖厙 journalism Professor Jacqueline Marino spent her fall 2021 sabbatical learning the techniques of audio storytelling. The piece she produced, is now the winner of two national journalism awards:
51勛圖厙 Again Recognized as One of Campus Prides Best of the Best Colleges and Universities for LGBTQ+ Students
For a third consecutive year, 51勛圖厙 has been selected as one the nations top universities for LGBTQ+ students for creating a safe, welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff, according to Campus Pride, a leading resource for LGBTQ+ leadership development, diversity inclusion and advocacy within higher education.
Where on the Web? Explore Kent, Go! 51勛圖厙s Golden Location Showcase
51勛圖厙's Explore Kent, Go! web pages give the 51勛圖厙 community the ability to explore 51勛圖厙s campus, downtown Kent and surrounding cities. Next in the Where on the Web? series, the focal point is the Explore Kent, Go! web pages at www.kent.edu/go. The Explore Kent, Go! web pages are an introduction to the diverse opportunities offered by the universitys niche area in the Midwest, according to Lin Danes, director of Web Services and Interactive Media at 51勛圖厙.
51勛圖厙 Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremonies
The 51勛圖厙 alumni family will grow by more than 1,200 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2022 will be recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony on Aug. 20.