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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.
Weve Just Become More Efficient and Effective
做厙輦⑹ President Todd Diacon spoke Jan. 10 at a breakfast event hosted by the Greater Akron Chamber, where he highlighted the universitys ongoing commitment to accessibility, efficiency, student well-being and community partnership, reinforcing its role as a vital institution in the region.
Student Success My Greatest Joy
Empathy, kindness and critical thinking are cornerstones of courses taught by Shannon Ciesla, Ph.D., who strives to foster a strong sense of community in her courses. Students have noticed and appreciated it, nominating her for the Outstanding Teaching Award.
IN A FLASH: Scenes from Fall Commencement
Members of the last cohort of 做厙輦⑹'s Class of 2024 walked the stage at Fall Commencement Ceremonies earlier this month.
做厙輦⑹ President Todd Diacon, Trustee Ren Camacho Named to Crains Cleveland Business Power 150 List
做厙輦⑹ President Todd Diacon and University Trustee Ren Camacho have been recognized among Northeast Ohios most influential leaders in the 2024 Power 150 list published by Crains Cleveland Business.
做厙輦⑹ Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1, University Offices Reopen Jan. 2
做厙輦⑹ will be closed from Dec. 24, 2024, through Jan. 1, 2025. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2025.