Nationally Distinctive

Happy Birthday, President McGilvrey!
°µÍø½ûÇø's founding president was born on Jan. 8, 1867. His tireless dedication to the institution and its students is reflected in innovations that continue to propel °µÍø½ûÇø forward today.

IN A FLASH: Here Comes the Sun
A photgrapher captured Earth's star shining through the Star Sphere 2010 sculpture near Franklin Hall.

Michael Schwartz, °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Ninth President, Dies at 86
The °µÍø½ûÇø community is remembering the legacy of its ninth president, Michael Schwartz, Ph.D., who died on Jan. 2, 2024, following a long illness. He was 86.

IN A FLASH: All Dressed in White
Snowfall earlier this week covered the Kent Campus in a blanket of white.

The Secret Is Out: Kent Named 1 of Zillow’s Top 2 College Towns for 2023
Several Northeast Ohio towns, including Kent, have made it to Zillow’s 2023 list of most popular markets.
IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride
Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as °µÍø½ûÇø welcomed its newest class of graduates.

Brewing up His Master Plan
Local entrepreneur and business owner Evan Schumann has big plans for the future of beer in Ohio. He credits his academic experiences at °µÍø½ûÇø for helping him prepare for his high-growth career.

Visiting the Big Button
Students at °µÍø½ûÇø's New York City Fashion location experience what it's like to live and work in the city's fashion industry.

Designing Her Own Wedding Dress Was as Simple as 1,2,3,4
°µÍø½ûÇø's School of Fashion gave Dara Broadous the skills to design her dream wedding dress.

IN A FLASH: Flying Inside the House
Students honed their drone piloting skills inside the atrium of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering building's new expansion.