University News
From Curitiba, Brazil, to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì: Student's Path Winds Through China, Florida
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.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Holds Annual Veterans Day Observance
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University 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.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Celebrates 16th Consecutive Year of Military Friendly School Designation
For 2025-2026, the Kent Campus has continued the highest recognition of a Gold ranking for the second consecutive year. In addition, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’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.
‘Rooted & Rising’: Bowman Breakfast Speaker Talks of His Immigrant Experience
This year’s speaker for ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’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.
Remembering John Cleary
A ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University 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.
Honor Society Advisor of the Year Credits ‘Culture of Collaboration’
Lauren Huffman, a long-time advocate for student success at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University, has been named Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) advisor of the year.
‘The Strength of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Is Our Community’
Attending university athletics and arts events as a way to come together during challenging times was among the many topics ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University President Todd Diacon discussed Oct. 23 during his monthly Talking With Todd town hall-style Teams meeting with the campus community.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Honors 10 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University recognizes alumni who are making a difference with its Alumni Awards. Sponsored by the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Alumni Association, these awards are the university’s most prestigious alumni honors.
Buzzing With Excitement on Pollinator Day
Launching seed balls, learning about plants and insects, engaging with interactive games and coloring were just some of the events that the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Child Development Center’s preschool and kindergarten classes participated in for Pollinator Day on Sept. 5.
Designing for the User: New Degree Is at the Heart of Growing Tech Field
A bachelor’s degree in user experience design is the newest offering in ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s College of Communication and Information, aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.