University News
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Welcomes Chris Dorsten as University Registrar
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ is pleased to announce Chris Dorsten as the new university registrar.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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 Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
The protected prairie surrounding ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Wednesday, April 28, starting around 9 a.m. to allow for new growth during the summer season.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Formally Introduces New Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Selects Randale L. Richmond as Director of Athletics
Following a national search, Randale L. Richmond has been selected as ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s next director of athletics.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame
The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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).
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Retirees Association Gives Back to the Community
Similar to graduating students who become alumni, retired ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ faculty and staff wish to stay connected to the university. These employees care about the institution and the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ community, and they want to see it thrive. One way retired ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ community members stay informed is through the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Retirees Association (KSURA), an organization of more than 800 retired ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ faculty and staff committed to improving university life.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Names Manfred van Dulmen as University’s Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ 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.