University News
From Classroom to Podcast: °µÍø½ûÇø's Lisa Davis Launches Nursing Notes in a Flash
When Lisa Davis, MSN, RN, a seasoned nurse and °µÍø½ûÇø College of Nursing lecturer, woke up in the middle of the night with the perfect name for a podcast, she didn't hesitate—she texted it to her husband at 3:30 a.m. and went right back to sleep. That spark of inspiration became…
°µÍø½ûÇø Honors 10 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend
°µÍø½ûÇø recognizes alumni who are making a difference with its Alumni Awards. Sponsored by the °µÍø½ûÇø Alumni Association, these awards are the university’s most prestigious alumni honors.
Buzzing With Excitement on Pollinator Day
Launching seed balls, learning about plants and insects, engaging with interactive games and coloring were just some of the events that the °µÍø½ûÇø Child Development Center’s preschool and kindergarten classes participated in for Pollinator Day on Sept. 5.
Designing for the User: New Degree Is at the Heart of Growing Tech Field
A bachelor’s degree in user experience design is the newest offering in °µÍø½ûÇø’s College of Communication and Information, aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Gives Students a Platform to Present Their Research
Students who won first - and second-place for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) were announced on Oct. 25 at a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.
Renewed Focus on Adult and Parenting Student Engagement
°µÍø½ûÇø’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services enhances the experiences of adult, military-connected, and parenting students both in and out of the classroom. This June, Cassandra Pegg-Kirby became the associate director of adult and parenting student engagement for the center, leading to a renewed effort of support.
Meet the °µÍø½ûÇø Class of 2029
This fall, 4,023 first-year students joined the Kent Campus, marking the fourth time in five years that an incoming class has surpassed 4,000. The Class of 2029 brings a vibrant mix of experiences, perspectives and aspirations, poised to shape the future of the university and beyond.
°µÍø½ûÇø Celebrates Homecoming
°µÍø½ûÇø held its annual Homecoming celebration Saturday, drawing alumni, students and community members to campus for a day of festivities centered around this year's "Flash's Birthday Bash" theme.
Using Cybersecurity Month to Train for Year-Round Diligence
October is cybersecurity awareness month, and °µÍø½ûÇø’s information security team is informing students and staff about how to stay safe online through four weeks of interactive fun with the chance to win some amazing rewards. The goal, of course, is year-round attention to cyber threats.
STARS Struck: °µÍø½ûÇø Sustainability Improves University Rankings
°µÍø½ûÇø has earned an AASHE STARS Silver rating for its ongoing commitment to campus sustainability, a step up from the bronze rating on the past submission, thanks to the Office of Sustainability and its numerous initiatives.