University News
Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
The protected prairie surrounding ÍøÆØÃÅ’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Wednesday, April 28, starting around 9 a.m. to allow for new growth during the summer season.
ÍøÆØÃÅ Formally Introduces New Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond
ÍøÆØÃÅ President Todd Diacon and Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton formally introduced Randale L. Richmond as the university’s new director of athletics at a morning virtual press conference held Thursday, April 15. Richmond currently serves as senior associate athletic director at Old Dominion University.
ÍøÆØÃÅ Selects Randale L. Richmond as Director of Athletics
Following a national search, Randale L. Richmond has been selected as ÍøÆØÃÅ's next director of athletics.
ÍøÆØÃÅ’s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition
ÍøÆØÃÅ’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.
ÍøÆØÃÅ School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame
The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the ÍøÆØÃÅ School of Fashion’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee. In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership.
ÍøÆØÃÅ Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that ÍøÆØÃÅ has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
ÍøÆØÃÅ Retirees Association Gives Back to the Community
Similar to graduating students who become alumni, retired ÍøÆØÃÅ faculty and staff wish to stay connected to the university. These employees care about the institution and the ÍøÆØÃÅ community, and they want to see it thrive. One way retired ÍøÆØÃÅ community members stay informed is through the ÍøÆØÃÅ Retirees Association (KSURA), an organization of more than 800 retired ÍøÆØÃÅ faculty and staff committed to improving university life.
ÍøÆØÃÅ Names Manfred van Dulmen as University’s Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies
ÍøÆØÃÅ Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., announced the selection of Manfred van Dulmen, Ph.D., to serve as the university’s associate provost for academic affairs and dean of the Division of Graduate Studies, effective April 16.
LaunchNET ÍøÆØÃÅ Extends Entrepreneurial Reach With Renewed Funding From Burton D. Morgan Foundation
Thanks to the renewal of its key funding grant, LaunchNET ÍøÆØÃÅ will continue to inspire the entrepreneur mindset and support innovative thinkers across the ÍøÆØÃÅ community.
ÍøÆØÃÅ Ranks in Top 20 in the Nation for Library and Information Studies Program in U.S. News 2022 Best Graduate Schools Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks ÍøÆØÃÅ in the top 20 Best Library and Information Studies Programs in the country in its 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Overall, ÍøÆØÃÅ is recognized in 12 new national rankings in the 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools, including three specialty rankings.