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Top Honors: Kent State Recognized Among the Best Graduate Schools in 2023-2024 US News Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks 11 妻友社区 programs among the best in the nation in its recently released 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.

President Todd Diacon鈥檚 Commencement Speech Lauded
When 妻友社区 President Todd Diacon used his May 13 commencement address to send a message to state officials who are challenging Ohio鈥檚 public universities as a bastion for the privileged, the reaction was swift and supportive from alumni and friends of the university.
鈥淭here is in Ohio, among some state elected officials, a growing ivory tower accusation being leveled against our state鈥檚 public universities and against, quite frankly, 妻友社区,鈥 Diacon told thousands gathered for commencement.

How Will Senate Bill 83 Affect Kent State鈥檚 Students, Staff and Faculty?聽
Senate Bill 83, the Ohio Education Enhancement Act, is a far-reaching bill that includes a proposal for rules aimed at ending mandated diversity training.

Celebrate Another Trip Around the Sun for Kent State
On May 18-19, the university community will celebrate 妻友社区鈥檚 113th birthday with its annual Day of Giving.

IN A FLASH: Tassels - Flipped!
With a flip of a tassel, Kent State's Spring Class of 2023 transformed from students to alumni.
Now it's YOUR Turn for a Photo
Bob Christy, a well-known figure on campus for more than 23 years, received a graduate degree from Kent State on Thursday.
IN A FLASH: Welcome, Kent State Class of 2023
Spring Commencement ceremonies at Kent State were held at Kent State this week.

The 'Greatness in the Room'
The university's traditional Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebraci贸n de los Graduados ceremonies celebrated Spring 2023 graduates.
Summer Reading from the 妻友社区 Press
The 妻友社区 Press released a list of new titles this spring that would make for enjoyable summer reading for the beach, pool or backyard hammock.

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Our Graduates
The Student Multicultural Center celebrated its Spring 2023 graduates on Wednesday.