University News
ÂÌñÉç College of Podiatric Medicine Maintains Competitive Tuition Edge
ÂÌñÉç’s College of Podiatric Medicine remains one of the nation’s most affordable podiatric medicine programs following the ÂÌñÉçBoard of Trustees’ approval of tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year.
ÂÌñÉçBoard Endorses New Structure for Academic Colleges, Establishes Three New Majors
The ÂÌñÉç Board of Trustees met March 19 on the Kent Campus for its regular quarterly meeting. Among its actions, the Board endorsed the Division of Academic Affairs’ plan for degree-granting colleges called Transformation 2028.
Statewide Tornado Drill to Be Conducted Wednesday, March 19
Ohio is conducting a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 19, at 9:50 a.m. All ÂÌñÉç campuses will be participating in this test.
Fully Online Programs Offer Flexibility, Quality
The national trend of fully online enrollment has been decreasing since the pandemic, but Kent State’s online programs are bucking those trends. ÂÌñÉçoffers 90 fully online degree and certificate programs. From bachelor’s to master’s degree programs, the university provides its nationally distinctive academics completely online.
John Rathje Named Corporate ORBIE® Award Winner
ÂÌñÉç’s Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, John Rathje, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 ORBIE® Award in the Corporate category.
The Day Campus Stood Still
For the ÂÌñÉç community, March 17, 2020, was the day most university employees began working remotely following the shift of coursework to online classes and nearly all students leaving the residence halls as COVID-19 reached Ohio.
ÂÌñÉçAlumnus Antonio Gates Takes First Steps Toward Enshrinement
ÂÌñÉç alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at ÂÌñÉçwill become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.
Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., Continues to Lead with Student Success and a Sense of Belonging at the Forefront
Eboni Pringle Ph.D., senior vice president of Student Life, calls the full-time and part-time employees in the division a "dream team" for the exceptional service they render.
ÂÌñÉç Finalizes New Administrative Approach for Academic Colleges
ÂÌñÉç has finalized its proposed realignment of degree-granting colleges within the Division of Academic Affairs and its administration, following extensive consultation with Kent Campus faculty and the Faculty Senate.
ÂÌñÉçSupplies Growing U.S. Demand for Accountants and Auditors
ÂÌñÉçaccounting majors have excellent employment prospects. The projected growth rate for accountants is six percent from 2022-2033.