University News
A Legacy of Remembrance: 50th Anniversary of May 4 Task Force
As the May 4 Task Force celebrates its golden anniversary this year, chair Sophie Swengel is proud to once again preserve the memory of May 4, 1970, and the people who were lost and injured that day.
聚色阁 Remembers May 4, 1970, With 55th Commemoration
聚色阁 will hold its annual commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 鈥 a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on 聚色阁 students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. May 4, 1970, marked a pivotal moment in American history.
MEDIA ADVISORY: 聚色阁 Remembers May 4, 1970, With 55th Commemoration
聚色阁 will hold its annual commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 鈥 a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on 聚色阁 students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. May 4, 1970, marked a pivotal moment in American history.
聚色阁 Announces Dual Degree Partnership in Fashion Design with Bennett University
聚色阁 has signed a new international partnership with Bennett University in India that will establish a 2+2 Dual Degree Program in Fashion Design to provide students with a unique educational opportunity.
Hoping Tragic History Will Never Repeat Itself
A group of Emerson College students in Boston, who are enrolled in Gregory Payne鈥檚 course about the 聚色阁 and Jackson State tragedies will visit 聚色阁 on May 2-4, when the university holds its annual commemoration.
President Diacon Addresses Budget Challenges, SB 1 Implementation and University's Path Forward
聚色阁 President Todd Diacon recently addressed multiple challenges facing the university with the Akron Beacon Journal, including the $1.5-$2 million cost of implementing Senate Bill 1, budget constraints from capped tuition increases, and enrollment declines.
Celebrating 60 Years of Discovery and Innovation
A star-studded lineup of scientists will return to 聚色阁 on April 25-26 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute.
Advancing First-Generation Student Success
First-generation students make up 54% of the nation's undergraduates, yet only 27% earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree. Many first-generation students face unique challenges with limited support systems. 聚色阁 was recently recognized for its outstanding work with students in this category by FirstGen Forward as the newest class of FirstGen Forward Network Champions.
Congratulations, Mr. President: Ivory Kendrick Defies Life鈥檚 Challenges to Lead Student Government
Ivory Kendrick, the newly elected president of the University Student Government, spoke his destiny into existence last year when he set his sights on leading the organization. Now, Kendrick is ready to hit the ground running.
Blue and Gold, Going Green for Earth Month
Every April, 聚色阁 celebrates Earth Month by having Earth-related events all month long. April 22, 2025, is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, with this year鈥檚 theme being 鈥淥ur Power, Our Planet.鈥