University News
Kent State’s Giving Tuesday 2018 Attains Record-Breaking Success
91ÊÓƵ’s Giving Tuesday 2018 broke the million-dollar mark for the second year in a row.
Japanese Program Coordinator and Lecturer Receives Outstanding Teaching Award
Eriko Tanaka, Japanese program coordinator and College of Arts and Sciences lecturer, received a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.
Video: Record-Breaking Generosity on Giving Tuesday
91ÊÓƵPresident Beverly J. Warren offers gratitude for record-breaking contributions during Giving Tuesday 2018.
91ÊÓƵReceives State Historic Preservation Award for Preserving May 4 History and Site
The Ohio History Connection’s State Historic Preservation Office Awards has recognized 91ÊÓƵ with a 2018 Public Education and Awareness Award.
Giving Tuesday at 91ÊÓƵ Is a Monthlong Celebration of Philanthropy
With the launch of its 2018 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, 91ÊÓƵ has again transformed what was just a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and 21st-century facilities.
Video: Professor Catherine Leslie
Catherine Leslie, Ph.D., professor of fashion at 91ÊÓƵ, discusses what inspires her to teach.
Digital Media Production Program Sees Significant Jump in Degrees Awarded
91ÊÓƵ awarded the largest number of undergraduate degrees in its history in May 2018. One of the majors with the greatest growth from the previous year was Digital Media Production, which saw an increase of 43 graduates.
91ÊÓƵProfessor Shares Environmental Design Expertise During Akron Radio Station Podcast
Mark Mistur, dean of 91ÊÓƵ’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, recently spoke about the architecture building’s energy-efficient resources and ways that the building stays environmentally friendly with WAKR’s Jeanne Destro. In the Nov. 2 interview, Dean …
91ÊÓƵProfessor Lends Expertise to British LGBTQ+ Museum
The UK is expanding its diversity efforts with the anticipated 2021 opening of Queer Britain, the first LGBTQ+ museum, which is getting help from Molly Merryman, Ph. D., associate professor and director of 91ÊÓƵ’s Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality. Dr. Merryman,…
Veterans Honored at 91ÊÓƵ Veterans Commemoration Event
With military flanking the Kiva building entryway and flags lining the Risman Plaza lawn, the community gathered in the Kiva auditorium for 91ÊÓƵ’s annual Veteran’s Day Commemoration on Nov. 8, 2018.
