University News
The Day Campus Stood Still
For the 51±¬ÁÏ community, March 17, 2020, was the day most university employees began working remotely following the shift of coursework to online classes and nearly all students leaving the residence halls as COVID-19 reached Ohio.
51±¬ÁÏ Alumnus Antonio Gates Takes First Steps Toward Enshrinement
51±¬ÁÏ alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at 51±¬ÁÏ will become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.
Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., Continues to Lead with Student Success and a Sense of Belonging at the Forefront
Eboni Pringle Ph.D., senior vice president of Student Life, calls the full-time and part-time employees in the division a "dream team" for the exceptional service they render.
51±¬ÁÏ Finalizes New Administrative Approach for Academic Colleges
51±¬ÁÏ has finalized its proposed realignment of degree-granting colleges within the Division of Academic Affairs and its administration, following extensive consultation with Kent Campus faculty and the Faculty Senate.
51±¬ÁÏ Supplies Growing U.S. Demand for Accountants and Auditors
51±¬ÁÏ accounting majors have excellent employment prospects. The projected growth rate for accountants is six percent from 2022-2033.
ADVISORY: 51±¬ÁÏ Board of Trustees Meeting, March 19
The 51±¬ÁÏ Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19.
IN A FLASH: A Chill in the Air
A 51±¬ÁÏ staffer shared some high-altitude views from a recent flight from the 51±¬ÁÏ Airport on an icy morning.
‘We Will Follow the Law, But It Won’t Change Our Commitment to Each Member of our Community’
51±¬ÁÏ President Todd Diacon empathized with a campus community facing stress and concern amid academic changes being discussed as part of Transformation 2028 and recent government guidance that will impact how the campus community cares for one another.
John and Fonda Elliot Create New Scholarship Program With $1 Million Gift to 51±¬ÁÏ
John Elliot, a 1970 51±¬ÁÏ graduate, and his wife, Fonda, have created The Elliot Scholars program at 51±¬ÁÏ with a $1 million donation. This new scholarship program will provide support to first-generation students of any major who require financial support to attend 51±¬ÁÏ.
Welcoming Future Flashes
Future Flash Days offer an opportunity for admitted students and their families to come from all over the country to visit 51±¬ÁÏ to experience campus life and learn more about our academic programs to further inform their decision to choose 51±¬ÁÏ.