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Awards and Honors

New С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ students cheer and wave rally towels during 2022 Convocation.

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Remains Highest-Ranked Northern Ohio University on Top Public Schools List in 2022-2023 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ continues to demonstrate its strength as an academic institution with its inclusion on several lists in the new 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. U.S. News has again named С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ among the Top Public Schools in the nation in the newly released rankings.

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С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ employees smile with university mascot Flash during the employee appreciation cookout held before the start of the 2022 Fall Semester.

Forbes Ranks С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ No. 3 in Ohio on America’s Best-in-State Employers List

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ has again been recognized as one of America’s Best-in-State Employers for 2022 by Forbes and market research company Statista. In Ohio, С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ ranks No. 3 among the top 100 employers in Ohio, landing above such notable employers as Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic, both located in Cleveland.

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Kent Campus

Members of С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµâ€™s LGBTQ+ community participate in the university’s 2021 Homecoming Parade.

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Again Recognized as One of Campus Pride’s ‘Best of the Best’ Colleges and Universities for LGBTQ+ Students

For a third consecutive year, С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ has been selected as one the nation’s top universities for LGBTQ+ students for creating a safe, welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff, according to Campus Pride, a leading resource for LGBTQ+ leadership development, diversity inclusion and advocacy within higher education.

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Kent Campus

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµâ€™s Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement won 19 marketing and communications awards since the launch of the Forever Brighter comprehensive campaign.

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµâ€™s Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Wins 19 Marketing and Communications Awards

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµâ€™s Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement launched the university’s most ambitious fundraising campaign, called Forever Brighter, last October, creating communications and fundraising materials that share the remarkable impact of alumni engagement and donor philanthropy on the university. The division has earned 19 marketing and communications awards from multiple competitions. 

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Alex and Laura with their awards from the 45th annual Air Race Classic

The Flying Flashes Win the 45th Annual Air Race Classic

On Monday, June 27, the С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ College of Aeronautics and Engineering community welcomed Team 52, the Flying Flashes, back from the 45th Annual Air Race Classic. 

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Metin Eren from С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ's Department of Anthropology

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ President Todd Diacon Announces Annual Faculty, Staff Award Recipients

They have gone above and beyond to keep С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ moving forward during the pandemic, and now they are being honored for their dedication and hard work. С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ President Todd Diacon recently notified nine faculty members and 14 staff members that they have received special awards for their work and service.

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Kent Campus

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ employees smile during the employee appreciation cookout held before the start of the 2021 Fall Semester.

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Is Only University in Ohio to Rank Among Nation’s Top Employers for Diversity

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ has the distinction of being the only Ohio public or private college or university that ranks among the top 500 companies nationwide in Forbes’ recently released list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2022.

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Kent Campus

Freshman Honors College student Moira Armstrong visits Venice during Freshmen in Florence program

Honors Student Announced as Fulbright Alternate

Moira Armstrong (they/them), an Honors College senior from Warren, Ohio, has been selected as an Alternate for the 2022 Fulbright Scholarship Award. As an alternate, candidates such as Moira may be elevated to finalist status for an award should extra funding become available. Moira’s alternate stat…

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С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ students walk by the Kent Student Center.

Six С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Programs Rank in Top 100 Among Public Institutions in U.S. News 2023 Best Graduate Schools Rankings

U.S. News & World Report ranks six С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ programs in the top 100 among public institutions in its 2023 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Among the top 100 public institution programs, С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ is recognized in the Best Nursing Schools: Master’s Programs, Best Education Schools, Best Mathematics Programs, Best Psychology Schools, Best Public Health Programs and Best Physics Schools rankings. С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ is also recognized in an additional five new national rankings.

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Kent Campus

A С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Army ROTC cadet salutes the American flag during the university’s Veterans Day commemoration

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Receives Military Friendly School Honor for 13th Year in a Row

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ continues to exemplify leadership in its mission to support students as the Kent Campus is designated as a Military Friendly® School for the 13th consecutive year in a row, earning a Gold award. In addition, С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ at Trumbull earned a Silver award.

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