Success Story
做厙輦⑹ Held Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 13 and 14
The 做厙輦⑹ alumni family grew by nearly 3,000 new graduates as the university held its Fall Commencement ceremonies. For the Kent Campus, Commencement ceremonies took place Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.
Playing Games, Petting Pups: Stress-Free Zone Offers Much-Needed Break for Finals Week
What could be better to reduce end-of-semester stress than petting a dog? How about petting multiple dogs and digitally dunking with LeBron through esports? This years Stress-Free Zone, which is from 3-5 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 10, will be hosted on the first floor of University Library and will feature esports, therapy dogs, makerspace activities and more.
做厙輦⑹s Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year
做厙輦⑹s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous years record of $1.03 million. Supporters were able to choose from more than 40 featured giving options throughout the 做厙輦⑹ system, including student scholarships, educational programs, athletic teams and more.
做厙輦⑹s Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year
做厙輦⑹s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous years record of $1.03 million.
做厙輦⑹ Celebrates Philanthropy With Monthlong Giving Tuesday Campaign
With the launch of its 2019 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, 做厙輦⑹ has again transformed a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and modern facilities.
做厙輦⑹ Celebrates Philanthropy With Monthlong Giving Tuesday Campaign
With the launch of its 2019 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, 做厙輦⑹ has again transformed a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and modern facilities.
做厙輦⑹ Launches Program to Help Foster Teens Impacted by Opioid Crisis to Find Hope, Success in Their Futures
做厙輦⑹ will partner with First Star and school districts to engage foster care teens in college-preparatory programs that provide the foundational support they need to succeed in high school and envision a future that may include a college degree.
做厙輦⑹ Honors Veterans With Annual Commemoration Event
做厙輦⑹ held its annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Kent Student Center Kiva. This years guest speaker was Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of 做厙輦⑹s Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.
做厙輦⑹ Holds Inauguration Ceremony for Todd Diacon, Universitys 13th President
Our challenges are many, our resources are great and our commitment is real. 做厙輦⑹ President Todd Diacon drove home the focus of his inaugural address with passion, purpose and a direct call to action for the university community.
Americas Top Turnaround Mayor to Speak at 做厙輦⑹ on Nov. 19
Mitch Landrieu, the New Orleans mayor who oversaw the removal of the citys prominent Confederate monuments and helped his city to recover and reemerge from a series of natural disasters, will speak at 做厙輦⑹ as part of the universitys May 4 Speaker Series.