Success Story

What I Learned From Avocados
Guacamole and chips are frequently on the menu of social gatherings for many 51±¬ÁÏ students, staff and faculty. However, President Todd Diacon says that the delicious creamy dip also holds a life lesson about expanding our worldview.

Four Years Ahead: An 18-Year-Old Kent Student Will Graduate From 51±¬ÁÏ This Spring
While most 18-year-olds are finishing up their high school requirements for graduation and making plans to attend college or applying for jobs, a few exceptional students like Benjamin Mudrak are simply way ahead of their peers in their academic pursuits.

51±¬ÁÏ Celebrates Its Spring 2021 Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies
Students wearing graduation caps and gowns will once again grace the campus as 51±¬ÁÏ celebrates its newest graduates and marks the return of in-person commencement ceremonies for the first time since December 2019.

51±¬ÁÏ to Mark 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Virtual Event, Honor Wounded Students
Members of the 51±¬ÁÏ community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on 51±¬ÁÏ students during an anti-war protest, killing four students and wounding nine other students.

51±¬ÁÏ to Mark 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Virtual Event, Honor Wounded Students
Members of the 51±¬ÁÏ community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on 51±¬ÁÏ students during an anti-war protest, killing four students and wounding nine other students.

51±¬ÁÏ’s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition
51±¬ÁÏ’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.

51±¬ÁÏ Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that 51±¬ÁÏ 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).

51±¬ÁÏ 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 51±¬ÁÏ in the top 20 Best Library and Information Studies Programs in the country in its 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Overall, 51±¬ÁÏ is recognized in 12 new national rankings in the 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools, including three specialty rankings.

Save the Date for 51±¬ÁÏ’s Homecoming 2021
51±¬ÁÏ alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to save the date for one of the university’s long-standing traditions. 51±¬ÁÏ will celebrate Homecoming 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 2.

51±¬ÁÏ to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremonies for Spring Class of 2021, Honors Promise to 2020 Graduates of In-Person Ceremony to Be Held During Homecoming Weekend
51±¬ÁÏ will hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May for the Spring Class of 2021 and will welcome back all 2020 alumni for an in-person graduation ceremony during Homecoming Weekend this fall.