University News
In Puerto Rico and Kent, Hurricane Fiona Awakens Trauma Left by Maria Â
The family of Astrid N. Sambolin Morales, Ph.D., an assistant professor at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, is dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. They have been without electricity since the storm hit Sunday Sept. 18, 2022.
Get Ready for the Most Spirited Week at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½
The first full week of fall is also the most spirited week at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½. The week of Sept. 26 to Oct. 1 is Spirit Week and includes homecoming weekend at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½. The week will be full of events celebrating ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ spirit.
Professors Who Train Future Teachers Travel to Rwanda to Exchange Ideas, Develop Partnerships
Two professors from ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s College of Education, Health and Human Services returned from a trip to the University of Rwanda (UR) energized by the new partnerships and collaborations they formed there.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Board of Trustees Welcomes Class of 2026, Approves Pizzuti Park Naming
The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Board of Trustees welcomed the Class of 2026 at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Sept. 21 at the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Airport. ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s freshman class began classes on the Kent Campus nearly 7% larger than the previous year with 4,251 students – the eighth largest incoming class in the university’s 112-year history.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Is the Place to Be! First-Year Student Numbers Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Class of 2026 has arrived on the Kent Campus in strong numbers – 4,251 to be exact – an increase of nearly 7% over the previous year, the largest class since before the pandemic and the eighth largest incoming class in the university’s 112-year history.
IN A FLASH: Do you remember? It was the 21st night of September.
On this 21st day of September, we remember when Earth, Wind and Fire played at the Kent Student Center in October 1973.
Wick Poetry Center’s ‘Dear Vaccine’ to Debut in October as Staged Theatrical Production
The performance, titled will have its opening night at 7 p.m. Oct. 24, in the 700-seat auditorium of the National Academy of Science in Washington, D.C.
Student Multicultural Center’s New Name Will Honor the Late E. Timothy Moore Â
The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Student Multicultural Center will be renamed the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center in recognition of a gift from a former student, D'Andra Mull, Ph.D.
The Oct. 1 Opening File Date for FAFSA Is Fast Approaching
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ freshman Gracie Ford remembers well sitting with her laptop in the bedroom of her North Canton, Ohio, home to begin the important task of filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA.
Avocados, Salt, Garlic and Chopped Onions Just Go Together
Revisiting President Todd Diacon's memorable commencement address from 2021 on National Guacamole Day.