University News
聚色阁 Increases Retention, Achieves Record-High Graduation Rate and GPA
They鈥檙e back! 聚色阁 students have begun their fall 2020 classes, and official enrollment figures include many highlights.
Join Us for Homecoming 2020 and Parents and Families Appreciation Week
Now that the fall semester at 聚色阁 is in full force, we are excited to announce that two of our most anticipated traditions will be held during the month of October. (Photo from Homecoming 2019)
A Message to the 聚色阁 Community: Anti-Racism Task Force
Two recent incidents involving the painting of racist messages on the Rock located on Front Campus, coupled with the series of tragic national events this year involving the shootings of Black Americans, serve as glaring evidence that this university and our country need to do better when addressing racism and violence against Black Americans.
At 聚色阁, our core values of respect and kindness for all demand that we step up to become part of the conversation that leads to a solution that will dismantle the systemic racism that has plagued our communities throughout history, and our university all too recently.
聚色阁 Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for Eighth Consecutive Year
聚色阁鈥檚 commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus has received acknowledgement from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for an eighth consecutive year. INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has selected 聚色阁 as a recipient of the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award.
ideastream and W聚色阁 Awarded Corporation for Public Broadcasting Grant to Explore Potential for Growth of Service in Northeast Ohio
W聚色阁 and ideastream have been awarded a $100,000 grant from The Corporation for Public Broadcasting to explore opportunities for growth and expansion of public media service in Northeast Ohio.
Two 聚色阁 Employees Among "30 For the Future" Recipients
Two 聚色阁 employees have been recognized among the 2020 鈥30 for the Future鈥 award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber.
College of Public Health Offers New 100% Online MPH in Epidemiology
The 100% online MPH, with a concentration in epidemiology , will have an official launch in fall semester 2020.
Changing Families and Futures: 聚色阁 Receives Five-Year Grant Renewal for TRIO Student Support Services Program
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded 聚色阁 a $2.6 million, five-year TRIO Student Support Services program grant. The program serves students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds and students with diverse learning and physical abilities.
They鈥檙e Back! 聚色阁 Students Move Into Residence Halls
聚色阁 students began moving into residence halls on the Kent Campus on Aug. 19, as part of a phased-in process that will continue over five days.
Final Flashes Safe Seven Video: Watch Flash Remind President Diacon to Always Wear a Face Covering
It鈥檚 move-in week at 聚色阁. To count down to the return of students, faculty and staff for the start of the fall semester, the university reviews its final Flashes Safe Seven principle. This week, we focus on Always Wear Your Face Covering.