University News
With Focus On Rural Social Work, New Bachelors Program Aims To Meet Growing Need
March is National Social Work Month in the United States. Although it is a celebratory time, the profession currently faces challenges due to reductions in the labor force and a growing population of need, especially in rural communities. 做厙輦⑹ recently announced the creation of a Bachelor of Social Work academic degree program, which will launch in the fall of 2023 with a focus on rural social work.
IN A FLASH: See Your Photo Here
Anyone in the 做厙輦⑹ community can submit a photo for "IN A FLASH."
Alumna Roe Green to Receive Honorary 做厙輦⑹ Doctoral Degree
The 做厙輦⑹ Board of Trustees has approved awarding Roe Green, MA 80, a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts not only in Northeast Ohio, but also across the nation and around the world.
做厙輦⑹ Alumna U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes Addresses the Power of a Public University education
While a student at 做厙輦⑹, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-OH-13) dreamed of taking the stage as a dancer in New York City, not as a congresswoman in Washington, D.C. But today shes a star in the eyes of many, with her federal legislative debut drawing attention beyond Northeast Ohio.
做厙輦⑹ School of Fashion to Induct Fashion Designer Omar Salam Into Hall of Fame
Omar Salam, founder and creative director of the global fashion house SUKEINA, will be making a special trip from the runway to 做厙輦⑹s Rockwell Hall as Salam has been named the 2023 inductee of the universitys School of Fashion Hall of Fame.
IN A FLASH: Blue, Gold and Greening
Slowly, the Kent Campus is seeing its greenery return.
Kent is Perfect for Faculty and Staff Who Want a Small Town with Big Town Amenities
After living in various other locations, 做厙輦⑹ staff and faculty make Kent their home because it's a community with small town charm and a flourishing downtown.
做厙輦⑹s ROI Was Center Stage at Recent Board of Trustees Meeting in Columbus
President Todd Diacon took the opportunity to make the presentation 做厙輦⑹ Works at the Board of Trustees meeting, which was held at Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph. The presentation illustrated how 做厙輦⑹ prepares its students for job readiness. Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education Randy Gardner and the new President of the Inter-University Council Laura Lanese attended the Board of Trustees meeting.
IN A FLASH: Heads Up! Hats
"Heads Up! Hats" is one of three exhibits that make up the "" exhibition at the 做厙輦⑹ Museum. The other exhibits in the trilogy are "It's a Wrap! Coats" and "Stepping Out! Shoes."
做厙輦⑹ Soundly Surpasses Fundraising Goal for Student Scholarship Support Within Its Comprehensive Campaign
做厙輦⑹ will be equipped to offer more financial assistance to students in need thanks to donors to a key area of the universitys ongoing comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Forever Brighter campaign includes a scholarship-support component, Prioritizing Student Success, that now stands at $142 million, surpassing the $100 million goal set at the campaigns outset in October 2021.