Success Story
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Celebrates Homecoming
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø fight song blared down Main Street, the city of Kent was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their 51³Ô¹ÏÍø days, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes and the entire campus boomed with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø pride.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's New World-Class FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center Takes Flight
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s new FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center provides a world-class training ground to help aviation students and future pilots soar to even greater achievements.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Last year, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.
New Students Move Into Residence Halls With Help From Movers and Groovers
More than 1,000 volunteers from the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community welcomed and assisted new students as they moved into their residence halls on freshman move-in day, Sunday, Aug. 18. The annual community program, known as Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by Kent Interhall Council, the student government of the Kent Campus residence halls.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Celebrates Summer 2019 Commencement
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni network again grew its ranks this summer as more than a thousand Golden Flashes got their degrees. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will held its Summer 2019 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Prepares LeBron James Family Foundation I PROMISE Students for College Entrance Exams
51³Ô¹ÏÍø hosted several dozen high school students from the LeBron James Family Foundation's I PROMISE program for a month of intensive college entrance exam preparation.
New Director Named for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute
Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., was named the new director of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, effective July 1, having been selected for his research accomplishments, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for social impact.
Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders
As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.
Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders
As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.
Talk Show Host and Former 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Steve Harvey Pays It Forward
Steve Harvey, producer, actor, author and former 51³Ô¹ÏÍø student, is paying it forward by awarding eight of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s incoming freshmen with scholarships that will cover the total cost of attendance for each student.