University News
Philanthropy, Renovation and Student Success at ӰƵ Nursing
At ӰƵ College of Nursing, student success starts with the right support, and the right space. That’s why we’re excited to share the latest updates to Henderson Hall, designed to enhance both academic advising and hands-on learning.This past summer, our academic advising suite unde…
‘We Will Follow the Law, But It Won’t Change Our Commitment to Each Member of our Community’
ӰƵ President Todd Diacon empathized with a campus community facing stress and concern amid academic changes being discussed as part of Transformation 2028 and recent government guidance that will impact how the campus community cares for one another.
John and Fonda Elliot Create New Scholarship Program With $1 Million Gift to ӰƵ
John Elliot, a 1970 ӰƵ graduate, and his wife, Fonda, have created The Elliot Scholars program at ӰƵ with a $1 million donation. This new scholarship program will provide support to first-generation students of any major who require financial support to attend ӰƵ.
Welcoming Future Flashes
Future Flash Days offer an opportunity for admitted students and their families to come from all over the country to visit ӰƵ to experience campus life and learn more about our academic programs to further inform their decision to choose ӰƵ.
ӰƵ Maintains Prestigious R1 Research Activity Designation With 2025 Carnegie Classifications
With the release of the new 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, ӰƵ has once again been awarded the prestigious R1 designation, recognizing ӰƵ as one of the top research universities in the nation.
New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains
The KSU Surplus Store opened on East Main Street in September of 2023. It recently moved to a new location – on campus in the vacant College of Business Administration Building. The new location offers single-floor shopping and easier access for students and faculty.
One Year In, Cannabis Education Program Sees Strong Growth
Since launching in January 2024, more than 200 students have enrolled in ӰƵ's online cannabis education program.
ӰƵ's Business Analytics Students Continue to be in High Demand
Students who graduate from the business analytics program in ӰƵ’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship are a testament to the program’s excellence.
In the News: Gratitude and Graduation, Criminology, Drone Law, Going Green
“In the News” features ӰƵ’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.
Celebrating the Founding of Black History Month at ӰƵ
On Feb. 1, more than 250 guests gathered to recognize the 55th anniversary of Black History Month at ӰƵ, which was first established by the student organization Black United Students (BUS) in 1970 and was recognized nationwide by President Gerald Ford in 1976.