University News
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Alumnus Antonio Gates Takes First Steps Toward Enshrinement
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ will become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.
Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., Continues to Lead with Student Success and a Sense of Belonging at the Forefront
Eboni Pringle Ph.D., senior vice president of Student Life, calls the full-time and part-time employees in the division a "dream team" for the exceptional service they render.
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Finalizes New Administrative Approach for Academic Colleges
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ has finalized its proposed realignment of degree-granting colleges within the Division of Academic Affairs and its administration, following extensive consultation with Kent Campus faculty and the Faculty Senate.
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Supplies Growing U.S. Demand for Accountants and Auditors
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ accounting majors have excellent employment prospects. The projected growth rate for accountants is six percent from 2022-2033.
ADVISORY: С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Board of Trustees Meeting, March 19
The С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19.
IN A FLASH: A Chill in the Air
A С»ÆƬÊÓƵ staffer shared some high-altitude views from a recent flight from the С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Airport on an icy morning.
‘We Will Follow the Law, But It Won’t Change Our Commitment to Each Member of our Community’
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ 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 С»ÆƬÊÓƵ
John Elliot, a 1970 С»ÆƬÊÓƵ graduate, and his wife, Fonda, have created The Elliot Scholars program at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ 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 С»ÆƬÊÓƵ.
Welcoming Future Flashes
Future Flash Days offer an opportunity for admitted students and their families to come from all over the country to visit С»ÆƬÊÓƵ to experience campus life and learn more about our academic programs to further inform their decision to choose С»ÆƬÊÓƵ.
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Maintains Prestigious R1 Research Activity Designation With 2025 Carnegie Classifications
With the release of the new 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, С»ÆƬÊÓƵ has once again been awarded the prestigious R1 designation, recognizing С»ÆƬÊÓƵ as one of the top research universities in the nation.