University News
51±¬ÁÏ Board Endorses New Structure for Academic Colleges, Establishes Three New Majors
The 51±¬ÁÏ Board of Trustees met March 19 on the Kent Campus for its regular quarterly meeting. Among its actions, the Board endorsed the Division of Academic Affairs’ plan for degree-granting colleges called Transformation 2028.
Statewide Tornado Drill to Be Conducted Wednesday, March 19
Ohio is conducting a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 19, at 9:50 a.m. All 51±¬ÁÏ campuses will be participating in this test.
Fully Online Programs Offer Flexibility, Quality
The national trend of fully online enrollment has been decreasing since the pandemic, but 51±¬ÁÏ’s online programs are bucking those trends. 51±¬ÁÏ offers 90 fully online degree and certificate programs. From bachelor’s to master’s degree programs, the university provides its nationally distinctive academics completely online.
John Rathje Named Corporate ORBIE® Award Winner
51±¬ÁÏ’s Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, John Rathje, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 ORBIE® Award in the Corporate category.
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.