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On April 12, future generations of business leaders got a first look at design concepts from several firms competing to develop �Ը������� University’s new College of Business Administration building.

The �Ը������� University Board of Trustees adopted a 10-year facilities master plan that embarks on a $1 billion transformative journey of the Kent Campus to better serve the needs of students and the entire �Ը������� community. The plan enhances the welcoming feel of the university’s iconic Front Campus and genuine sense of place, elevates inclusive healthy living-learning environments, links a campus-wide series of spaces focused on innovation and expands the dynamic synergy with the city of Kent.

With exciting finishes by both the men’s and women’s basketball teams on March 5, the �Ը������� University Golden Flashes will march on to Cleveland in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena.

You will find �Ը������� University driving the region’s economy in nearly every sector of industry. From FedEx to Medical Mutual to Sherwin-Williams and the Cleveland Indians, our graduates are making dynamic impact and shaping lasting contributions across Northeast Ohio. 

Every day, �Ը������� and its graduates – including 109,000 alumni living in Ohio – are improving the quality of life for this region, and in the process, they are churning billions annually into the economy.

From Long Island to �Ը������� University and now Ghost Island.

Three new college and career academies at Akron’s Firestone Community Learning Center will bear the name of �Ը������� University, as part of a new partnership announced Feb. 21 between the university and Akron Public Schools.

�Ը������� is the latest in a growing number of area businesses and organizations that have joined hands with Akron Public Schools for its new College and Career Academies for Akron high schools.

Batman is coming to �Ը������� University.

In fact, so are Birdman, Betelgeuse and Vulture.

Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton will return to the campus he once walked as a student while dreaming about making it big in Hollywood. The leading man who has inspired millions in iconic roles on the big screen will now inspire thousands of new �Ը������� graduates as he delivers the commencement address May 12 during �Ը�������’s university-wide Commencement ceremony.

How this junior computer information systems major traveled from Nigeria to New York to Florida before finding his calling at �Ը�������.

As prospective business school students weigh through their options of which school to attend, the decision-making process can be overwhelming. However, an important factor to consider can help make the decision easier and allow for an exclusive group of business schools to stand out: accreditation.

Few have seen the history of our world unfold like Dan Rather. The renowned journalist has been a constant presence for many monumental events – the Kennedy assassination, Watergate, the Berlin Wall, Tiananmen Square and 9/11 – to name a few.

We are pleased to announce the former lead anchor of the CBS Evening News is coming to �Ը������� University to reflect on his experiences as a journalist, news anchor and multimedia producer.