University News
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Alumnus Antonio Gates Takes First Steps Toward Enshrinement
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ will become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.
Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., Continues to Lead with Student Success and a Sense of Belonging at the Forefront
Eboni Pringle Ph.D., senior vice president of Student Life, calls the full-time and part-time employees in the division a "dream team" for the exceptional service they render.
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Finalizes New Administrative Approach for Academic Colleges
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ has finalized its proposed realignment of degree-granting colleges within the Division of Academic Affairs and its administration, following extensive consultation with Kent Campus faculty and the Faculty Senate.
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Supplies Growing U.S. Demand for Accountants and Auditors
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ accounting majors have excellent employment prospects. The projected growth rate for accountants is six percent from 2022-2033.
ADVISORY: ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Board of Trustees Meeting, March 19
The ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19.
IN A FLASH: A Chill in the Air
A ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ staffer shared some high-altitude views from a recent flight from the ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Airport on an icy morning.
‘We Will Follow the Law, But It Won’t Change Our Commitment to Each Member of our Community’
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ President Todd Diacon empathized with a campus community facing stress and concern amid academic changes being discussed as part of Transformation 2028 and recent government guidance that will impact how the campus community cares for one another.
John and Fonda Elliot Create New Scholarship Program With $1 Million Gift to ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ
John Elliot, a 1970 ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ graduate, and his wife, Fonda, have created The Elliot Scholars program at ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ with a $1 million donation. This new scholarship program will provide support to first-generation students of any major who require financial support to attend ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ.
Welcoming Future Flashes
Future Flash Days offer an opportunity for admitted students and their families to come from all over the country to visit ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ to experience campus life and learn more about our academic programs to further inform their decision to choose ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ.
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Maintains Prestigious R1 Research Activity Designation With 2025 Carnegie Classifications
With the release of the new 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ has once again been awarded the prestigious R1 designation, recognizing ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ as one of the top research universities in the nation.