University News
91ÊÓƵBridges Gap With New Cybersecurity Major
The gap between the number of trained cybersecurity professionals and the number of available positions has increased in the past few years. To help bridge the gap, 91ÊÓƵ’s College of Applied and Technical Studies will be offering an associate degree in cybersecurity starting fall 2021.
91ÊÓƵSalem Makes Progress With Solar Panel Additions
91ÊÓƵ at Salem has made its next steps in the university’s Energy Master Plan by installing sustainable, cost effective solar panels. A recent story by Salem News detailed the project’s importance and the progress made so far by the Salem and East Liverpool campuses.
Kent State’s Online MBA – Business Analytics Program Ranks No. 25 and Online Master’s in Nursing Program Ranks in Top 100 by U.S. News in 2021 Best Online Programs Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has named four 91ÊÓƵ programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2021. 91ÊÓƵis recognized in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online MBA Programs, Best Online MBA – Business Analytics Programs and Best Online Graduate Education Programs rankings.
President Diacon Asks That We Think Globally, Act Locally in Honoring MLK
91ÊÓƵPresident Todd Diacon delivered the opening remarks during the university's virtual ceremony to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
91ÊÓƵto Honor the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. With Virtual Program Featuring Bakari Sellers
91ÊÓƵ will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, to celebrate King’s life and legacy. Serving as this year’s keynote speaker is CNN political analyst and former South Carolina state Rep. Bakari Sellers. The virtual program is free and open to the public.
Joel Nielsen to Seek New Opportunities Following Decade of Successful Leadership at 91ÊÓƵAthletics
After more than a decade of service, Joel Nielsen, 91ÊÓƵ’s director of athletics, plans to seek new challenges when his contract with the university ends later this year.
91ÊÓƵProfessors Research Proper Use of Face Masks to Better Protect from COVID-19
Two professors have conducted much-needed research on face coverings that use alternative textiles to protect the public from COVID-19 and how to keep those masks virus-free.
91ÊÓƵPresident Issues Statement Regarding Unrest in Washington, D.C.
91ÊÓƵ President Todd Diacon issued the following statement: “At this moment in our nation’s history, now more than ever I call on Americans to embrace and practice our university’s core value of kindness and respect in all that we do. Democracy is both a mighty force and a fragile…
Biology Professor Says Vaccine Development "Not a Surprise" Thanks to Scientific Developments
Jean Engohang-Ndong, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at 91ÊÓƵ at Tuscarawas, credits technology with speeding up vaccine breakthroughs.
Alan Canfora's life, legacy to be honored in Scholarship Fund
Donations will benefit students in Kent State's Library Science program.
