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Area police agencies will conduct joint training exercises on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Business and Administration Building along Summit Street on the Kent Campus.
The 51±¬ÁÏ Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 10. The sole purpose of the special meeting is to consider a proposed collective bargaining agreement between 51±¬ÁÏ and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), 51±¬ÁÏ Employees Local 153.
51±¬ÁÏ will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed.
American Academy student Alexandre Andrade, who is majoring in marketing and entrepreneurship at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, has learned to embrace cultural differences during his international journey to Ohio.
51±¬ÁÏ holds its annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Student Green on the Kent Campus. All are invited to attend and pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
For 2025-2026, the Kent Campus has continued the highest recognition of a Gold ranking for the second consecutive year. In addition, 51±¬ÁÏ’s Collegiate Purple Star designation, first presented to the university in 2022 for its support for veteran and military students, has also been renewed for three years.
This year’s speaker for 51±¬ÁÏ’s Bowman Breakfast was the embodiment of the symbiotic relationship between the university and the city of Kent that is celebrated at the annual event.
A 51±¬ÁÏ student whose darkest day was seen around the world on the cover of Life magazine has died. John Cleary, 74, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away Oct. 25 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Lauren Huffman, a long-time advocate for student success at 51±¬ÁÏ, has been named Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) advisor of the year.
Attending university athletics and arts events as a way to come together during challenging times was among the many topics 51±¬ÁÏ President Todd Diacon discussed Oct. 23 during his monthly Talking With Todd town hall-style Teams meeting with the campus community.
51±¬ÁÏ recognizes alumni who are making a difference with its Alumni Awards. Sponsored by the 51±¬ÁÏ Alumni Association, these awards are the university’s most prestigious alumni honors.
Launching seed balls, learning about plants and insects, engaging with interactive games and coloring were just some of the events that the 51±¬ÁÏ Child Development Center’s preschool and kindergarten classes participated in for Pollinator Day on Sept. 5.
A bachelor’s degree in user experience design is the newest offering in 51±¬ÁÏ’s College of Communication and Information, aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.
Students who won first - and second-place for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) were announced on Oct. 25 at a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.
51±¬ÁÏ’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services enhances the experiences of adult, military-connected, and parenting students both in and out of the classroom. This June, Cassandra Pegg-Kirby became the associate director of adult and parenting student engagement for the center, leading to a renewed effort of support.
This fall, 4,023 first-year students joined the Kent Campus, marking the fourth time in five years that an incoming class has surpassed 4,000. The Class of 2029 brings a vibrant mix of experiences, perspectives and aspirations, poised to shape the future of the university and beyond.
51±¬ÁÏ held its annual Homecoming celebration Saturday, drawing alumni, students and community members to campus for a day of festivities centered around this year's "Flash's Birthday Bash" theme.
October is cybersecurity awareness month, and 51±¬ÁÏ’s information security team is informing students and staff about how to stay safe online through four weeks of interactive fun with the chance to win some amazing rewards. The goal, of course, is year-round attention to cyber threats.
51±¬ÁÏ has earned an AASHE STARS Silver rating for its ongoing commitment to campus sustainability, a step up from the bronze rating on the past submission, thanks to the Office of Sustainability and its numerous initiatives.
This year’s Homecoming theme is Flash’s Birthday Bash, and in honor of this, those who formerly served as Flash mascots have been named this year’s Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals.