University News
¾ÛÉ«¸ó Receives Military Friendly School Honor for 13th Year in a Row
¾ÛÉ«¸ó continues to exemplify leadership in its mission to support students as the Kent Campus is designated as a Military Friendly® School for the 13th consecutive year in a row, earning a Gold award. In addition, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó at Trumbull earned a Silver award.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó Board of Trustees Approves Establishing New Bachelor of Social Work Degree
The ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Bachelor of Social Work degree during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held March 8. The new degree was developed based on the high demand for licensed social workers within the areas surrounding ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Regional Campuses.
Leadership Update
¾ÛÉ«¸ó President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the appointment of Sean Broghammer, Ph.D., as ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s new vice president for enrollment management.
Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and Marlene M. Wicherski Pledge $2 Million to Support Brain Health Research at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó
¾ÛÉ«¸ó alumnus Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and his wife, Marlene M. Wicherski, have pledged $2 million to support research programs and students in ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Brain Health Research Institute. The Brain Health Research Institute is a recently established, cross-disciplinary institute that focuses on research and education of brain health across the lifespan.
PNC Foundation Awards $75,000 to ¾ÛÉ«¸ó
The PNC Foundation has awarded $75,000 to ¾ÛÉ«¸ó to help ensure success among students who commonly face barriers in college. This grant aligns with PNC’s focus on addressing economic inequality among Black American and low- to moderate-income communities, and it will provide resources for students that will help them complete college and establish a strong foundation on which to build their careers.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó Wins Award for Excellence in Integrating International Education Throughout University
¾ÛÉ«¸ó is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The honor recognizes ¾ÛÉ«¸ó for overall excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of the university and its campuses.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó and Cleveland State Partner to Shorten Time Students Need for Bachelor’s, Law Degrees
¾ÛÉ«¸ó has established a new partnership with Cleveland State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law to offer students two pathways to obtain a bachelor’s degree from ¾ÛÉ«¸ó and a law degree from CSU in six years. The new 3+3 program will shorten the length of time typically needed to complete both degrees.
Dedicated and Impactful Communications Associate Lecturer Wins Outstanding Teaching Award
Communication Studies Lecturer Aaron Bacue initially doubted how effective he might be teaching under the restrictions of COVID-19, but along the way, he made a big difference.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Online Master’s in Nursing Program Ranks in Top 50 Among Public Institutions by U.S. News in 2022 Best Online Programs Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has named three ¾ÛÉ«¸ó programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2022. ¾ÛÉ«¸ó is recognized in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Graduate Education Programs and Best Online MBA Programs rankings.
Where on the Web? Campus Safety Resources Are a Click Away
"Where On the Web?" is a new series that will introduce possibly unfamiliar pages and features on the ¾ÛÉ«¸ó website that students, faculty and staff should know about. Follow along to learn more about the advantages of using www.kent.edu.