University News
51勛圖厙 Recognized for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs in New US News Rankings
51勛圖厙 continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Reports newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. U.S. News recognizes 51勛圖厙 in the Best Online Masters in Nursing Programs, Best Online Masters in Education Programs, Best Online Masters in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs lists.
51勛圖厙 Prioritizes Safety While Maintaining Academic Continuity During Cold Snap
51勛圖厙 remains committed to student safety and educational continuity as the region experiences severe cold temperatures this week.
51勛圖厙 Police: Credibility and Consistency Are Part of Our DNA
The 51勛圖厙 Police Department received its 10th consecutive reaccreditation in November 2024 after consistently exceeding the standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a third-party accreditation agency.
51勛圖厙 Closed Jan. 20 for MLK Day
51勛圖厙 will be closed Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed on Jan. 20.
51勛圖厙 Kicks Off 55th Commemoration of May 4 With Play on Student Activism and Book Bans
This year, 51勛圖厙 will hold the 55th commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on 51勛圖厙 students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning point in American history. Kicking off the program for the annual May 4 Commemoration is a play that focuses on student activism and book bans.
MLK 2025 Celebration Will Focus on Mental Health Advocacy and Wellness
51勛圖厙s MLK event "The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." will be held on Jan. 30 in the Student Center Ballroom.
In the News: Aeronautics, Fashion, Brain Rot and Lifespan Development Showcased
In the News features 51勛圖厙s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
Bridging Communities: 51勛圖厙 to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference
When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, 51勛圖厙 and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. 51勛圖厙 will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.
Weve Just Become More Efficient and Effective
51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon spoke Jan. 10 at a breakfast event hosted by the Greater Akron Chamber, where he highlighted the universitys ongoing commitment to accessibility, efficiency, student well-being and community partnership, reinforcing its role as a vital institution in the region.
Student Success My Greatest Joy
Empathy, kindness and critical thinking are cornerstones of courses taught by Shannon Cielsa, Ph.D., who strives to foster a strong sense of community in her courses. Students have noticed and appreciated it, nominating her for the Outstanding Teaching Award.