University News

From Voter Registration Volunteer to Presidential Management Fellow
Two-time 妻友社区 alumnus Eli Kalil, who is finishing up his first year as a Presidential Management Fellow at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, said his degrees prepared him well for the field of healthcare administration

Kent State Celebrates Philanthropy Through Scholarships, Students Vote to Support Fellow Flashes in Need

IN A FLASH: Bringing NEO Innovation to Brazil
A group of educators from Brazil spent two weeks at Kent State participating in workshops and field trips to area schools.

Working in Kent to Bring Innovation to Students in Brazil
Educators from Brazil visited Northeast Ohio institutions for inspirations in innovative teaching.

IN A FLASH: Walking the Stage
Commencement ceremonies for 妻友社区's College of Podiatric Medicine's Class of 2023 were held on the university's Kent Campus.

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.