University News
51±¬ÁÏ Celebrates Homecoming
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the 51±¬ÁÏ fight song blared down Main Street, the city of Kent was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their 51±¬ÁÏ days, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes and the entire campus boomed with 51±¬ÁÏ pride.
Delta Air Lines Program Propels 51±¬ÁÏ’s Flight Technology Students to Careers as Pilots
51±¬ÁÏ’s nationally ranked Flight Technology program, in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, is one of only three nationwide that Delta Air Lines selected this year to become a Delta Propel Partner, a program that creates career opportunities for students studying to be future commercial pilots.
51±¬ÁÏ Board Formalizes New 10-Year Agreement With Tuscarawas Campus
51±¬ÁÏ’s long-standing relationship with the Tuscarawas County University Branch District to administer the Tuscarawas Campus of 51±¬ÁÏ will continue through June 30, 2030, in a new 10-year agreement approved by the 51±¬ÁÏ Board of Trustees.
51±¬ÁÏ Honors Seven Alumni With 2019 Alumni Awards
The 51±¬ÁÏ Alumni Association is proud to announce its 2019 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at 51±¬ÁÏ.
51±¬ÁÏ Unveils World-Class FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center
51±¬ÁÏ’s new FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center provides a world-class training ground to help aviation students and future pilots soar to even greater achievements.
President Diacon Says He Will Use 51±¬ÁÏ Experience To Succeed
President Diacon says he plans to bring his prior experience to his new role and vision as president, he recently told Crain’s Cleveland Business.
51±¬ÁÏ’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Last year, 51±¬ÁÏ celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of 51±¬ÁÏ Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.
May 4 Books Give First-Year Students Unique Common Experience
51±¬ÁÏ’s Common Reading Experience is an opportunity for first-year students to read university-selected books and share a common experience with their peers. The goal is for freshmen to gain an understanding of the university’s values and to build and maintain relationships that foster success with faculty, administration and staff.
51±¬ÁÏ President Diacon Discusses His Priorities in Office
Diacon expressed his desire to increase enrollment, keep 51±¬ÁÏ affordable, continue a strong relationship with the city of Kent, honor the legacy of May 4 and advance the university’s Gateway Master Plan for redeveloping the front of campus.
51±¬ÁÏ Ashtabula Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Moving to State of Ohio’s First Hybrid Model
Targeted at widening students’ educational opportunities in preparing them for a career in occupational therapy, the 51±¬ÁÏ at Ashtabula Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Technology program recently announced the creation of a hybrid model, combining online learning with more convenient on-campus laboratory sessions.