University News
91ÊÓƵInstructor and Pilot Shares Airport Updates With the Region
Jason Lorenzon, J.D., assistant professor of aeronautics at 91ÊÓƵ, was recently featured on 93.5 WAKR’s Ray Horner Morning Show and detailed the new changes coming to the 91ÊÓƵairport.
Patience and Grace
Main Street construction, pinning of student pilots and support for the arts were among the many topics 91ÊÓƵ President Todd Diacon discussed Sept. 30 during his monthly Talking With Todd webcast.
Kent Campus Returns to Full Power Following Outage
91ÊÓƵ's Kent Campus was operating under full power Tuesday afternoon following an outage earlier that morning.
91ÊÓƵReaffirms Its Leadership as Top Northern Ohio Public University in 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
In the newly released rankings, 91ÊÓƵis once again the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio, and with its impressive national ranking of No. 129, the university continues to be recognized among the Top Public Schools in the nation.
91ÊÓƵBoard of Trustees Welcomes Class of 2029, Congratulates University for Strong Enrollment
The 91ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees welcomed the Class of 2029 during its regular quarterly meeting held Sept. 17 in the Kent Student Center. The Board congratulated the university administration for this year’s strong enrollment.
Kent State's Class of 2029 Arrives Ready to Learn
91ÊÓƵ continues to defy that challenge, welcoming its fourth incoming class of more than 4,000 students in just five years.
91ÊÓƵ Welcomes Back Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award-Winning Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
91ÊÓƵ’s College of the Arts, in collaboration with the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, proudly welcomes back Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award–winning costume designer Paul Tazewell for the 2025–2026 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series.
91ÊÓƵ and University of Cincinnati Receive Nearly $3 Million NSF Grant to Strengthen Regional Research Capacity
91ÊÓƵ and the University of Cincinnati have been awarded a nearly $3 million grant to transform how research institutions across the region collaborate, share expertise and develop the next generation of research leaders.
Kent State's Wetlands Are the Training Grounds for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
Senior Nick Brocato and sophomore Tamera Owens were among the 172 undergraduate 91ÊÓƵstudents who participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) during the summer of 2025. They conducted research projects under the direction of Lauren Kinsman-Costello, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at 91ÊÓƵand members of her lab.
91ÊÓƵHosts Aeronautics and Engineering Expo
91ÊÓƵ hosted its annual Aeronautics and Engineering Expo on Saturday at 91ÊÓƵ Airport, drawing families for a day of aviation excitement and STEM education.
