University News
51±¬ÁÏ Trustees Approve Addition to College of Aeronautics and Engineering Building
The 51±¬ÁÏ Board of Trustees approved an addition to the Aeronautics and Engineering Building, home of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering that opened in spring 2015, during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, June 23.
51±¬ÁÏ Announces One-of-a-Kind Flashes Go Further Scholarship Program Covering More Costs to Help Students Graduate
51±¬ÁÏ President Todd Diacon announced a massive, first-of-its-kind new student aid program that focuses on getting even more 51±¬ÁÏ Golden Flashes to graduation, and beyond.
51±¬ÁÏ Community Will Celebrate Juneteenth With a Jubilee of Fun Activities, History and NetworkingÂ
Juneteenth Jubilee will include vendors, a live DJ, dancing and mingling with those in the Kent community.
51±¬ÁÏ Selects New Deans for College of Nursing and College of the Arts
Following separate national searches, 51±¬ÁÏ has selected Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., for the position of dean of the College of Nursing and Diane H. Petrella, D.M.A., for the position of dean of the College of the Arts. Since 2018, Johnson-Mallard has been the associate dean at t…
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, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
51±¬ÁÏ initiated the Blue, Gold and Grateful program with Main Street Kent to show appreciation to faculty and staff and support participating downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Down and Out And Back Up: 51±¬ÁÏ Ashtabula Student Nick Pizzi Turns His Life Around
In March 2015, Nick Pizzi hit rock bottom. After receiving his third DUI, he decided to stop drinking. But unfortunately, it was too late. Four months later, before his daughter’s eighth birthday, Pizzi was sentenced to one year in the Ashtabula County jail, where his life would change forever for the positive. On May 14, 2021, he will pick up his bachelor's degree diploma during the 72nd Commencement Ceremony at 51±¬ÁÏ at Ashtabula.
51±¬ÁÏ, City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
51±¬ÁÏ initiated the Blue, Gold and Grateful program with Main Street Kent to show appreciation to faculty and staff and support participating downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.