Success Story
91ÊÓƵAgain Ranks Highest Among Northern Ohio Public Universities on Top Public Schools List in U.S. News 2022 Best Colleges Rankings
Once again, 91ÊÓƵ shines in the new U.S. News & World Report 2022 Best Colleges rankings. U.S. News has again named 91ÊÓƵamong the Top Public Schools in the nation in the newly released rankings.
91ÊÓƵCelebrates the Return of Homecoming to Campus
It’s reunion time for the 91ÊÓƵ Golden Flashes family. 91ÊÓƵcelebrated Homecoming 2021 with a week of activities and events leading up to the Oct. 2 Homecoming Parade and Homecoming football game.
91ÊÓƵAgain Named One of the Nation’s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities by Campus Pride
Campus Pride has released its 2021 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities list, and for the second time in two years, 91ÊÓƵ has landed on it. 91ÊÓƵis the only Ohio public university to make the 2021 list, and it again is the only school in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) to receive this recognition.
Kent State’s College of Podiatric Medicine to Receive Historic $10 Million Gift From The Podiatry Foundation
The Podiatry Foundation, located in Independence, Ohio, is laying the groundwork to help secure the financial and academic future of Ohio’s only podiatry college – 91ÊÓƵ College of Podiatric Medicine.
91ÊÓƵWelcomes Freshman Class Boasting All-Time High GPA, More Underserved Students
91ÊÓƵ’s Class of 2025 arrives with a strong record of classroom success, boasting an all-time high GPA of 3.5. These newest Golden Flashes arrive 3,982 strong, an increase of more than 4% from a year ago.
91ÊÓƵCelebrates Its Newest Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 21
The 91ÊÓƵ alumni family grew by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2021 were recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on Aug. 21.
Record Five Golden Flashes to Compete at Tokyo Olympics
Five 91ÊÓƵ graduates will compete at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics over the coming weeks, breaking the school’s previous record of four Olympians at the Munich Games in 1972.
91ÊÓƵAnnounces Full Attendance for 2021 Fall Sports Season
91ÊÓƵ Athletics has announced all sports facilities, including Dix Stadium, the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center) and Murphy-Mellis Field, will be at full capacity for the fall 2021 sport season.
Art and Hope Intersect: 91ÊÓƵand University of Arizona Launch Global Vaccine Poem Project
Update: The Global Vaccine Poem project is finding success with more than 1,900 submissions so far from more than 100 countries. The project is a collaboration between the Wick Poetry Center and the University of Arizona Poetry Center.
91ÊÓƵAnnounces One-of-a-Kind Flashes Go Further Scholarship Program Covering More Costs to Help Students Graduate
91ÊÓƵ President Todd Diacon announced a massive, first-of-its-kind new student aid program that focuses on getting even more 91ÊÓƵGolden Flashes to graduation, and beyond.