University News
Kent State Formally Introduces New Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø President Todd Diacon and Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton formally introduced Randale L. Richmond as the university’s new director of athletics at a morning virtual press conference held Thursday, April 15. Richmond currently serves as senior associate athletic director at Old Dominion University.
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Selects Randale L. Richmond as Director of Athletics
Following a national search, Randale L. Richmond has been selected as Kent State's next director of athletics.
Kent State’s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.
Kent State School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame
The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø School of Fashion’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee. In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership.
Kent State Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Kent State Retirees Association Gives Back to the Community
Similar to graduating students who become alumni, retired ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø faculty and staff wish to stay connected to the university. These employees care about the institution and the Kent State community, and they want to see it thrive. One way retired Kent State community members stay informed is through the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Retirees Association (KSURA), an organization of more than 800 retired Kent State faculty and staff committed to improving university life.
Kent State Names Manfred van Dulmen as University’s Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., announced the selection of Manfred van Dulmen, Ph.D., to serve as the university’s associate provost for academic affairs and dean of the Division of Graduate Studies, effective April 16.
LaunchNET Kent State Extends Entrepreneurial Reach With Renewed Funding From Burton D. Morgan Foundation
Thanks to the renewal of its key funding grant, LaunchNET Kent State will continue to inspire the entrepreneur mindset and support innovative thinkers across the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø community.
Kent State Ranks in Top 20 in the Nation for Library and Information Studies Program in U.S. News 2022 Best Graduate Schools Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø in the top 20 Best Library and Information Studies Programs in the country in its 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Overall, Kent State is recognized in 12 new national rankings in the 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools, including three specialty rankings.
School of Theatre and Dance Ranked in Top 50 of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degrees by Study.com
ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø's School of Theatre and Dance is ranked #50 on Study.com's list of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degree programs in the United States. In addition to this national ranking, the School of Theatre and Dance is one of only two theatre programs from the state of Ohio on the list. In its rankings, Study.com assesses hundreds of universities across the country and selected ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø based on academic and career resources, the quality of education, faculty, and more.