University News
做厙輦⑹ Celebrates 16th Consecutive Year of Military Friendly School Designation
For 2025-2026, the Kent Campus has continued the highest recognition of a Gold ranking for the second consecutive year. In addition, 做厙輦⑹s Collegiate Purple Star designation, first presented to the university in 2022 for its support for veteran and military students, has also been renewed for three years.
Rooted & Rising: Bowman Breakfast Speaker Talks of His Immigrant Experience
This years speaker for 做厙輦⑹s Bowman Breakfast was the embodiment of the symbiotic relationship between the university and the city of Kent that is celebrated at the annual event.
Remembering John Cleary
A 做厙輦⑹ student whose darkest day was seen around the world on the cover of Life magazine has died. John Cleary, 74, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away Oct. 25 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Honor Society Advisor of the Year Credits Culture of Collaboration
Lauren Huffman, a long-time advocate for student success at 做厙輦⑹, has been named Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) advisor of the year.
Art Meets Empathy: Interdisciplinary Generative AI Exhibition
做厙輦⑹ researchers partnered with Ursuline College and Ashland Universitys Coburn Art Gallery to host a groundbreaking exhibition titled Transcending Barriers Beyond Time: Visual Reminiscence of Older Adults with Chronic Illnesses Facilitated by Generative AI. This show marked the gallerys 2
The Strength of 做厙輦⑹ Is Our Community
Attending university athletics and arts events as a way to come together during challenging times was among the many topics 做厙輦⑹ President Todd Diacon discussed Oct. 23 during his monthly Talking With Todd town hall-style Teams meeting with the campus community.
From Classroom to Podcast: 做厙輦⑹'s Lisa Davis Launches Nursing Notes in a Flash
When Lisa Davis, MSN, RN, a seasoned nurse and 做厙輦⑹ College of Nursing lecturer, woke up in the middle of the night with the perfect name for a podcast, she didn't hesitateshe texted it to her husband at 3:30 a.m. and went right back to sleep. That spark of inspiration became
做厙輦⑹ Honors 10 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend
做厙輦⑹ recognizes alumni who are making a difference with its Alumni Awards. Sponsored by the 做厙輦⑹ Alumni Association, these awards are the universitys 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 做厙輦⑹ Child Development Centers 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 bachelors degree in user experience design is the newest offering in 做厙輦⑹s College of Communication and Information, aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.