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In the News: Aeronautics, Fashion, Brain Rot and Lifespan Development Showcased
In the News features 做厙輦⑹s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
Bridging Communities: 做厙輦⑹ to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference
When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, 做厙輦⑹ and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. 做厙輦⑹ will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.
Weve Just Become More Efficient and Effective
做厙輦⑹ President Todd Diacon spoke Jan. 10 at a breakfast event hosted by the Greater Akron Chamber, where he highlighted the universitys ongoing commitment to accessibility, efficiency, student well-being and community partnership, reinforcing its role as a vital institution in the region.
Student Success My Greatest Joy
Empathy, kindness and critical thinking are cornerstones of courses taught by Shannon Ciesla, Ph.D., who strives to foster a strong sense of community in her courses. Students have noticed and appreciated it, nominating her for the Outstanding Teaching Award.
IN A FLASH: Scenes from Fall Commencement
Members of the last cohort of 做厙輦⑹'s Class of 2024 walked the stage at Fall Commencement Ceremonies earlier this month.
做厙輦⑹ President Todd Diacon, Trustee Ren Camacho Named to Crains Cleveland Business Power 150 List
做厙輦⑹ President Todd Diacon and University Trustee Ren Camacho have been recognized among Northeast Ohios most influential leaders in the 2024 Power 150 list published by Crains Cleveland Business.
做厙輦⑹ Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1, University Offices Reopen Jan. 2
做厙輦⑹ will be closed from Dec. 24, 2024, through Jan. 1, 2025. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2025.
Governor Names Gregory White and Abygail Deemer to 做厙輦⑹ Board of Trustees
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed two new trustees to the 做厙輦⑹ Board of Trustees. DeWine named Gregory White, J.D., of Concord Township, Ohio, to a nine-year term as trustee and Abygail Deemer of Warren, Ohio, to a two-year term as an undergraduate student trustee.
A Full Circle Moment for One Golden Flash
Fall 2024 graduate Cecelia Kirk is thankful to 做厙輦⑹ for all the resources and connections she made during her three years in the Fashion School program.
Video: You've Got This
In his Fall 2024 Commencement address, 做厙輦⑹ President Todd Diacon delivered a heartfelt and memorable message to the graduating class, blending personal experience with words of encouragement that resonated deeply with the 2,500 new graduates.