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С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Will Be Closed November 11 for Veterans Day

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Holds Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 8, 9 and 15

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ congratulates its new graduates. The university held its Spring Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on May 8 and May 9 at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). This spring, С»ÆƬÊÓƵ conferred 3,883 degrees, including 2,864 bachelor’s degrees, 874 master’s degrees, 142 doctoral degrees and three educational specialist degrees at the Kent Campus. Across the university’s eight-campus system, 4,512 students graduated from С»ÆƬÊÓƵ this spring, including those receiving associate degrees.

Attend Strategic Visioning Town Hall Meeting Thursday

How do you believe being bold at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ looks when put in action?  Melody Tankersley believes the campus community is on the right track.

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Doctoral Student to Gain Firsthand Experience on Capitol Hill

Lisa Hager’s research focuses on the actions and reactions of Congress and the Supreme Court

The First Group of Students With Intellectual Disabilities Gets Ready to Graduate From С»ÆƬÊÓƵ’s Career and Community Studies Program

Maddie Morsefield is like any other high-achieving college senior at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ. She is a straight-A student. Her résumé is filled with work experience and awards, and she is going through mock interviews to help her land that first job. But what makes Morsefield extra special is that she is part of the first group of students with intellectual disabilities getting ready to graduate after completing a four-year program at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ. 

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ’s MBA Team Wins Regional Competition

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ’s MBA team took home the grand prize in the Cleveland Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Competition that took place at the Union Club in Cleveland. The regional competition’s case focused on mergers and acquisitions. Members of the winning team include Josh Hostetler, Brad Neumann, Frank Russ and Kaushik Saha, all second-year MBA students who will graduate this May. They won an all-expenses-paid trip to Orlando, Fla., for the ACG Global Conference in April.

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ to Help Akron Students Earn College Credit Without Leaving High School

  Reading, writing and arithmetic are getting a college-styled makeover in two Akron, Ohio, high schools. Through a $480,000 grant from the , the partnership called College Today will send instructors into Ellet High School and Firestone High School to teach college-level English and math.

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Hosts Alumni Weekend, May 15-16

Alumni, fans and community invited to participate in exciting, hands-on activities С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Alumni Association is hosting Alumni Weekend on Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16. Alumni and the community members are invited to attend these two days of exciting, hands-on activities.

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Marks 45th Annual May 4 Commemoration

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ holds its 45th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place April 30-May 4.

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Marks 45th Annual May 4 Commemoration

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Visitors to the 43rd annual May 4 Commemoration on the С»ÆƬÊÓƵ campus walk by the Ohio Historical Marker positioned near Taylor Hall.
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ held its 45th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events April 30-May 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provided an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the tragedy and also reflect on what May 4 means today.

In observance of Veterans Day, С»ÆƬÊÓƵ will be closed Nov. 11 and will reopen Nov. 12.

  • The University Library will be open until 10 p.m. with .
  • The Student Recreation and Wellness Center will have adjusted hours â€“ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ to Honor Veterans on Nov. 9

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ’s annual Veterans Day observance will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs.

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza.

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С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Board of Trustees Welcomes Class of 2029, Congratulates University for Strong Enrollment

The С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Board of Trustees welcomed the Class of 2029 during its regular quarterly meeting held Sept. 17 in the Kent Student Center. The Board congratulated the university administration for this year’s strong enrollment.  

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Board of Trustees Approves Establishing Aeronautics and Engineering Schools

The С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Board of Trustees approved the establishment of two new schools – the School of Aeronautics and the School of Engineering – within the College of Aeronautics and Engineering during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held June 25, 2025, on the Kent Campus.

ADVISORY: С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Board of Trustees Meeting, June 25

The С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, in the Timothy D. Eippert Boardroom, Suite 412, at Crawford Hall on the Kent Campus. 

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza.

The outdoor program, Honoring All Who Serve, will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs, remarks from С»ÆƬÊÓƵ President Beverly Warren and guest speakers. Retired Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Gainer, who currently serves as president of the С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Veterans Club, will be the guest speaker.

All are invited to come and pay tribute to America’s veterans. A special invitation is extended to С»ÆƬÊÓƵ faculty, staff, students and community members who are veterans, active service members or who have family members in the military.

A reception in the Kent Student Center Kiva lobby will follow the brief program. In the event of inclement weather, the rain location will be the Kent Student Center Kiva.

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