University News
Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ’s has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartz’s kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator and his genuine concern for his students.
Happy Birthday, President McGilvrey!
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ's founding president was born on Jan. 8, 1867. His tireless dedication to the institution and its students is reflected in innovations that continue to propel ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ forward today.
Michael Schwartz, ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ’s Ninth President, Dies at 86
The ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ community is remembering the legacy of its ninth president, Michael Schwartz, Ph.D., who died on Jan. 2, 2024, following a long illness. He was 86.
IN A FLASH: Views From Karamu
Members of the Fall Class of 2023 participated in the Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados pre-commencement ceremony.
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Police Keep Community Safe While Engaging in Peaceful Discourse Â
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ's No. 1 priority is the safety of its students, faculty and staff. This has been seen demonstrated over the past few months as the ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ community has held demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas war and other issues, such as abortion.
President Diacon's Fall 2023 Commencement Speech Urges Graduates to Demonstrate Their Value as They Transition to Careers
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ President Todd Diacon delivered the Fall 2023 Commencement address and told the graduates to demonstrate their value with patience and gentleness.
IN A FLASH: All Dressed in White
Snowfall earlier this week covered the Kent Campus in a blanket of white.
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Closed Dec. 22-Jan. 1, University Offices Reopen Jan. 2
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ will be closed from Dec. 22, 2023, through Jan. 1, 2024. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2024. Spring classes begin on Jan. 16, 2024. To see a list of state-designated holidays and dates when the university is closed, please visit ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ’s Academic Calendar.
IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride
Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ welcomed its newest class of graduates.
Designing Her Own Wedding Dress Was as Simple as 1,2,3,4
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ's School of Fashion gave Dara Broadous the skills to design her dream wedding dress.