University News
It’s Never Too Late
The Degree Completion Program allows former students who have attended ¾ÛÉ«¸ó and people who have started a degree at other colleges or universities to finish their degrees at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó.
Honoring All Those Who Serve: ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Holds Annual Veterans Day Observance
¾ÛÉ«¸ó invites all to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and attend the university’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Student Green on the Kent Campus.
IN A FLASH: Fall on the Plaza
Beautiful images of a sunny, fall day on campus were captured by a ¾ÛÉ«¸ó staffer and submitted to IN A FLASH.
IN A FLASH: ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Welcomes Visiting Students and Parents
At ¾ÛÉ«¸ó's annual Preview ¾ÛÉ«¸ó events, visiting high school students, transfer students and parents tour campus and learn about learning and living at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó.
IN A FLASH: Catching Rays
¾ÛÉ«¸ó's campuses show off different aspects of their beauty at different times of the day. These streaks of sunshine near Franklin Hall on the Kent Campus were captured by member of our faculty on his way to a class.
‘We Have a Plan’
Following the recent release of his annual financial update, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó President Todd Diacon reviewed the university’s budget and the plan to reduce expenditures during his latest Talking With Todd webcast.
SURE Fellows Present Eight Weeks of Research in Three Minutes and a Slide
On Oct. 21-22 the 178 students who conducted research under the direction of faculty mentors had to condense eight weeks of research down to three minutes and a slide. The winners were announced on Oct. 25 during a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.
Honoring Contributors and Students in Crawford Hall’s Success
About 10 years ago, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s business college was told it would need a certain amount of philanthropic support before a new building project could be entertained. At the time, it seemed an incredibly daunting task, until Ambassador Edward F. Crawford and his family stepped in to complete the college’s capital campaign with the largest single gift in ¾ÛÉ«¸ó history.
Every Wednesday, It's a Treasure Hunt
¾ÛÉ«¸ó's Surplus Store, located on E.Main Street offers a variety of useful items including furniture, electronics, office supplies and a fascinating selection of antique maps and books, with many books that are more than 100 years old. The store is a reflection of ¾ÛÉ«¸ó's commitment to sustainable practices and disposing of items that are no longer needed by the university.
‘Get to Know’ the Golden Flashes Becoming the New Faces of the University
The new "Get to Know ¾ÛÉ«¸ó" video from ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Admissions features 14 students from across the university inviting curious potential Golden Flashes to take a virtual look into the campus. Not only do these ¾ÛÉ«¸ó narrators spotlight the university’s global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it.