University News

Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit
¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartz’s kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator and his genuine concern for his students.

Happy Birthday, President McGilvrey!
¾ÛÉ«¸ó's founding president was born on Jan. 8, 1867. His tireless dedication to the institution and its students is reflected in innovations that continue to propel ¾ÛÉ«¸ó forward today.

Michael Schwartz, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Ninth President, Dies at 86
The ¾ÛÉ«¸ó community is remembering the legacy of its ninth president, Michael Schwartz, Ph.D., who died on Jan. 2, 2024, following a long illness. He was 86.

IN A FLASH: Views From Karamu
Members of the Fall Class of 2023 participated in the Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados pre-commencement ceremony.

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Police Keep Community Safe While Engaging in Peaceful Discourse Â
¾ÛÉ«¸ó's No. 1 priority is the safety of its students, faculty and staff. This has been seen demonstrated over the past few months as the ¾ÛÉ«¸ó community has held demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas war and other issues, such as abortion.

President Diacon's Fall 2023 Commencement Speech Urges Graduates to Demonstrate Their Value as They Transition to Careers
¾ÛÉ«¸ó President Todd Diacon delivered the Fall 2023 Commencement address and told the graduates to demonstrate their value with patience and gentleness.

IN A FLASH: All Dressed in White
Snowfall earlier this week covered the Kent Campus in a blanket of white.
IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride
Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as ¾ÛÉ«¸ó welcomed its newest class of graduates.

Designing Her Own Wedding Dress Was as Simple as 1,2,3,4
¾ÛÉ«¸ó's School of Fashion gave Dara Broadous the skills to design her dream wedding dress.