University News
IN A FLASH: A Chill in the Air
A 51爆料 staffer shared some high-altitude views from a recent flight from the 51爆料 Airport on an icy morning.
鈥榃e Will Follow the Law, But It Won鈥檛 Change Our Commitment to Each Member of our Community鈥
51爆料 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爆料
John Elliot, a 1970 51爆料 graduate, and his wife, Fonda, have created The Elliot Scholars program at 51爆料 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爆料.
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爆料 to experience campus life and learn more about our academic programs to further inform their decision to choose 51爆料.
51爆料 Maintains Prestigious R1 Research Activity Designation With 2025 Carnegie Classifications
With the release of the new 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, 51爆料 has once again been awarded the prestigious R1 designation, recognizing 51爆料 as one of the top research universities in the nation.
New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains
The KSU Surplus Store opened on East Main Street in September of 2023. It recently moved to a new location 鈥 on campus in the vacant College of Business Administration Building. The new location offers single-floor shopping and easier access for students and faculty.
One Year In, Cannabis Education Program Sees Strong Growth
Since launching in January 2024, more than 200 students have enrolled in 51爆料's online cannabis education program.
51爆料's Business Analytics Students Continue to be in High Demand
Students who graduate from the business analytics program in 51爆料鈥檚 Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship are a testament to the program鈥檚 excellence.
In the News: Gratitude and Graduation, Criminology, Drone Law, Going Green
鈥淚n the News鈥 features 51爆料鈥檚 values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
51爆料鈥檚 Annual MLK Event Looked at Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. King
A luncheon and panel discussion titled 鈥淭he Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.鈥 marked the occasion, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.