University News
‘We Have a Plan’
Following the recent release of his annual financial update, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ President Todd Diacon reviewed the university’s budget and the plan to reduce expenditures during his latest Talking With Todd webcast.
SURE Fellows Present Eight Weeks of Research in Three Minutes and a Slide
On Oct. 21-22 the 178 students who conducted research under the direction of faculty mentors had to condense eight weeks of research down to three minutes and a slide. The winners were announced on Oct. 25 during a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.
Honoring Contributors and Students in Crawford Hall’s Success
About 10 years ago, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s business college was told it would need a certain amount of philanthropic support before a new building project could be entertained. At the time, it seemed an incredibly daunting task, until Ambassador Edward F. Crawford and his family stepped in to complete the college’s capital campaign with the largest single gift in ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ history.
Every Wednesday, It's a Treasure Hunt
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s Surplus Store, located on E.Main Street offers a variety of useful items including furniture, electronics, office supplies and a fascinating selection of antique maps and books, with many books that are more than 100 years old. The store is a reflection of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s commitment to sustainable practices and disposing of items that are no longer needed by the university.
‘Get to Know’ the Golden Flashes Becoming the New Faces of the University
The new "Get to Know ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½" video from ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Admissions features 14 students from across the university inviting curious potential Golden Flashes to take a virtual look into the campus. Not only do these ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ narrators spotlight the university’s global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it.
Nature's Fireworks Captured Over ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½
Increased activity in the sun's solar winds and the earth's magnetic field has produced appearances by the northern lights in regions where they are not typically visible - like the skies above the Kent Campus. A ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ photographer captured spectacular images of the display.
Graduate Students Present Research in Three Minutes and a Slide
Three Minute Thesis is an opportunity for graduate students to put their academic, presentation, and research communication skills to the test by presenting research in three minutes to a non-specialist audience.
IN A FLASH: Rain and Rainbows
"No rain, no rainbows," is how the saying goes and on this rainy morning, a rainbow glowed over the Lefton Esplande and all of Kent.
October is Mental Health Awareness Month at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ chose October as Mental Health Awareness Month because the need for mental health support peaks during the month.
‘ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Works Because Kent Works’
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ President Todd Diacon showcased the institution's far-reaching impact on Ohio and beyond during the annual Bowman Breakfast event held at the Kent Student Center Ballroom.