University News

IN A FLASH: U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½
When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony
The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

IN A FLASH: Getting Campus Ready
Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ in working order and looking great.

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer
While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.
IN A FLASH: A Warm Welcome for Visiting Families
Summer Preview KSU days give high school and transfer students and their families an opportunity to get to know ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½.

International Student-Athletes Find Second Home at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s ‘Mobile Flashes’ Program Brings Student Support to Area Seniors
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s College of Public Health has launched a three-year initiative, funded by Medical Mutual, to enhance senior health and wellness in Greater Cleveland. The project includes a comprehensive community needs assessment involving over 20 senior centers, continuing education for senior center staff, and bi-weekly visits from ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s "Mobile Flashes" student teams.

Prospective Students Get Warm Welcome and Star Treatment
On July 19 and 26, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Admissions welcomes high school students and transfer students to campus for student-led tours. Visiting students and their parents learn about life at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, support services, programs of study and, sometimes, get to meet campus celebrities.