University News

°µÍø½ûÇø and University Hospitals Awarded $4 Million Grant to Develop an LPN-to-BSN Pathway, Further Nursing Education and Careers
Faculty researchers from °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s College of Nursing recently received nearly $4 million in grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration to develop an LPN-to-BSN pathway called the LPN Education Advancement Program (LEAP). The program will provide licensed practical nurses at University Hospitals the opportunity to increase their skill set by removing barriers that may have prevented them from furthering their education.

VIDEO: Strong Storm Causes Damage on Kent Campus
Videos show Thursday's storm and the damage it caused to the May 4 Memorial.

IN A FLASH: When the Bough Breaks
Strong storms caused damage across the Kent Campus on Thursday night.

Weathering the Storm: Crews Clean Up Storm Damage on Campus
Crews are working diligently around the Kent Campus to clean up debris left by a severe thunderstorm that hit °µÍø½ûÇø last night.

Strong Overnight Storm Damages May 4 Memorial
Strong winds from an overnight storm brought tree limbs down across °µÍø½ûÇø's Kent Campus, including several large branches that struck and damaged the °µÍø½ûÇø Memorial.

Walking With Purpose
Designed by the Creative Team in °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Division of University Communications and Marketing, new building wraps seen across campus are bright and dynamic daily reminders of the university’s core values: Kindness, Respect and Purpose in All We do. Positive Change. Inquiry & Discovery. Freedom of Expression.

Would You Be Ready in an Emergency? Quick Actions Can Save a Life
°µÍø½ûÇø Registrar Chris Dorsten and Assistant Registrar Adrianne Woods saved the life of a person who suffered cardiac arrest in Schwartz Hall over the summer.

IN A FLASH: Underscoring the "K"
President Diacon added his support as the Class of 2027 formed the "K" on Centennial Field.

New Classrooms and Facilities Welcome Future Pilots, Engineers and Others
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering is growing and its building's new, state-of-the-art expansion is welcoming students for Fall Semester classes.

Studying the Students: New Research Project Hopes to Follow 10,000 Golden Flashes
°µÍø½ûÇø researchers are looking for 10,000 students to participate in an ambitious Student Life Study launching this semester.