University News

Learning They Wont Forget
For Kelsen LaBerge, Ph.D., teaching at 做厙輦⑹ is about more than equations. Since joining in 2018, she has dedicated herself to preparing future engineers with not only technical skills but also the resilience to face real-world challenges. The accomplishments and commitment of LaBerge, professor of engineering, have earned her the Outstanding Teaching Award.

做厙輦⑹ Working to Bring Fashion and Aeronautics to Rwanda
做厙輦⑹s partnership with the African nation of Rwanda continues to blossom with the School of Fashion, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences all working to add program partnerships in Rwanda.

做厙輦⑹ Recognized for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs in New US News Rankings
做厙輦⑹ continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Reports newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. U.S. News recognizes 做厙輦⑹ in the Best Online Masters in Nursing Programs, Best Online Masters in Education Programs, Best Online Masters in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs lists.

做厙輦⑹ Prioritizes Safety While Maintaining Academic Continuity During Cold Snap
做厙輦⑹ remains committed to student safety and educational continuity as the region experiences severe cold temperatures this week.

做厙輦⑹ Police: Credibility and Consistency Are Part of Our DNA
The 做厙輦⑹ Police Department received its 10th consecutive reaccreditation in November 2024 after consistently exceeding the standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a third-party accreditation agency.

做厙輦⑹ Closed Jan. 20 for MLK Day
做厙輦⑹ will be closed Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed on Jan. 20.

做厙輦⑹ Kicks Off 55th Commemoration of May 4 With Play on Student Activism and Book Bans
This year, 做厙輦⑹ will hold the 55th commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on 做厙輦⑹ students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning point in American history. Kicking off the program for the annual May 4 Commemoration is a play that focuses on student activism and book bans.

MLK 2025 Celebration Will Focus on Mental Health Advocacy and Wellness
做厙輦⑹s MLK event "The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." will be held on Jan. 30 in the Student Center Ballroom.

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.