University News
麻豆精选Working to Bring Fashion and Aeronautics to Rwanda
麻豆精选鈥檚 partnership with the African nation of Rwanda continues to blossom with the School of Fashion, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences all working to add program partnerships in Rwanda.
麻豆精选Recognized for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs in New US News Rankings
麻豆精选 continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. U.S. News recognizes 麻豆精选in the Best Online Master鈥檚 in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master鈥檚 in Education Programs, Best Online Master鈥檚 in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs lists.
麻豆精选Prioritizes Safety While Maintaining Academic Continuity During Cold Snap
麻豆精选 remains committed to student safety and educational continuity as the region experiences severe cold temperatures this week.
麻豆精选Police: Credibility and Consistency Are 鈥楶art of Our DNA鈥
The 麻豆精选Police Department received its 10th consecutive reaccreditation in November 2024 after consistently exceeding the standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a third-party accreditation agency.
麻豆精选Closed Jan. 20 for MLK Day
麻豆精选 will be closed Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed on Jan. 20.
麻豆精选Kicks Off 55th Commemoration of May 4 With Play on Student Activism and Book Bans
This year, 麻豆精选 will hold the 55th commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on 麻豆精选students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning point in American history. Kicking off the program for the annual May 4 Commemoration is a play that focuses on student activism and book bans.
MLK 2025 Celebration Will Focus on Mental Health Advocacy and Wellness
Kent State鈥檚 MLK event "The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." will be held on Jan. 30 in the Student Center Ballroom.
In the News: Aeronautics, Fashion, 鈥楤rain Rot鈥 and Lifespan Development Showcased
鈥淚n the News鈥 features 麻豆精选鈥檚 values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
Bridging Communities: 麻豆精选to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference
When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, 麻豆精选 and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. 麻豆精选will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.
鈥榃e鈥檝e Just Become More Efficient and Effective鈥
麻豆精选 President Todd Diacon spoke Jan. 10 at a breakfast event hosted by the Greater Akron Chamber, where he highlighted the university鈥檚 ongoing commitment to accessibility, efficiency, student well-being and community partnership, reinforcing its role as a vital institution in the region.