University News
May 4 Activist Alan Canfora’s Memory and Legacy Will Live Long at ÂÌñÉç
For 50 years, Alan Canfora was a tireless advocate for the four students killed and nine wounded on May 4, 1970.
ÂÌñÉçWelcomes Chris Dorsten as University Registrar
ÂÌñÉç is pleased to announce Chris Dorsten as the new university registrar.
ÂÌñÉçAwarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that ÂÌñÉç has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
The protected prairie surrounding ÂÌñÉç’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Wednesday, April 28, starting around 9 a.m. to allow for new growth during the summer season.
ÂÌñÉçFormally Introduces New Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond
ÂÌñÉç President Todd Diacon and Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton formally introduced Randale L. Richmond as the university’s new director of athletics at a morning virtual press conference held Thursday, April 15. Richmond currently serves as senior associate athletic director at Old Dominion University.
ÂÌñÉç Selects Randale L. Richmond as Director of Athletics
Following a national search, Randale L. Richmond has been selected as Kent State's next director of athletics.
Kent State’s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition
ÂÌñÉç’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.
ÂÌñÉçSchool of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame
The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the ÂÌñÉç School of Fashion’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee. In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership.
ÂÌñÉçAwarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that ÂÌñÉç has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
ÂÌñÉçRetirees Association Gives Back to the Community
Similar to graduating students who become alumni, retired ÂÌñÉç faculty and staff wish to stay connected to the university. These employees care about the institution and the ÂÌñÉçcommunity, and they want to see it thrive. One way retired ÂÌñÉçcommunity members stay informed is through the ÂÌñÉç Retirees Association (KSURA), an organization of more than 800 retired ÂÌñÉçfaculty and staff committed to improving university life.