University News
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.
Kent State’s Board of Trustees Approves Entering Into Public Service Operation Agreement With Ideastream Public Media to Manage, Operate WKSU
The 91ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees gave approval for the university to enter into a public service operating agreement with Ideastream Public Media for the management and operations of the WKSU stations at its Sept. 15 meeting.
91ÊÓƵBoard of Trustees Welcomes Class of 2025, Approves New Balanced Budget
The 91ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees congratulated 91ÊÓƵPresident Todd Diacon and university leaders on their strong fall enrollment, including welcoming the Class of 2025, at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 15.
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.
2021 Constitution Day Activities
Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by 39 brave men on Sept. 17, 1787, recognizing all who are born in the United States or, by naturalization, have become citizens.
91ÊÓƵUnveils Athletics' Strategic Plan
91ÊÓƵAthletics is excited to unveil a new strategic plan that positions the department to have a meaningful impact on student-athletes, campus and community.
Valoree Vargo Named Kent State’s Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
91ÊÓƵ President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Valoree Vargo to the position of vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, effective Aug. 1, 2021. Vargo has served the university since 2010 as the associate chief of staff in the president’s office, the sen…
10 Questions With Ericka Shoaff, Assistant Dean of Students and Director, Student Advocacy and Support
91ÊÓƵalumna Ericka Shoaff, ’11, has returned to 91ÊÓƵin a newly created position designed to further support students as a central hub for basic needs resources. She is the assistant dean of students and director of student advocacy and support in the newly created CARES Center. Find out more about her and the center as she answers these 10 questions.
Staff Members Engage With 91ÊÓƵLeaders in Virtual Town Hall
91ÊÓƵstaff members with questions about the upcoming fall semester were able to talk with university leaders Aug. 19 via a virtual town hall.
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.
