University News
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ College of Podiatric Medicine Maintains Competitive Tuition Edge
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ’s College of Podiatric Medicine remains one of the nation’s most affordable podiatric medicine programs following the С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Board of Trustees’ approval of tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year.
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Board Endorses New Structure for Academic Colleges, Establishes Three New Majors
The С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Board of Trustees met March 19 on the Kent Campus for its regular quarterly meeting. Among its actions, the Board endorsed the Division of Academic Affairs’ plan for degree-granting colleges called Transformation 2028.
Statewide Tornado Drill to Be Conducted Wednesday, March 19
Ohio is conducting a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 19, at 9:50 a.m. All С»ÆƬÊÓƵ campuses will be participating in this test.
Fully Online Programs Offer Flexibility, Quality
The national trend of fully online enrollment has been decreasing since the pandemic, but С»ÆƬÊÓƵ’s online programs are bucking those trends. С»ÆƬÊÓƵ offers 90 fully online degree and certificate programs. From bachelor’s to master’s degree programs, the university provides its nationally distinctive academics completely online.
John Rathje Named Corporate ORBIE® Award Winner
С»ÆƬÊÓƵ’s Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, John Rathje, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 ORBIE® Award in the Corporate category.
The Day Campus Stood Still
For the С»ÆƬÊÓƵ community, March 17, 2020, was the day most university employees began working remotely following the shift of coursework to online classes and nearly all students leaving the residence halls as COVID-19 reached Ohio.
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.