University News
91ÊÓƵReceives Positive Bond Ratings With Stable Outlooks
91ÊÓƵ administrators are good stewards with university money based in part on a strong financial profile and solid managers, according to two new credit ratings.
Governor Names Christian Palich to 91ÊÓƵBoard of Trustees
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Christian Palich of Plain City, Ohio, to the 91ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees. Palich will serve through May 16, 2031. Palich earned his bachelor’s degree in political science in 2009 from Kent State.
91ÊÓƵPresident Todd Diacon Announces Annual Faculty, Staff Award Recipients
They have gone above and beyond to keep 91ÊÓƵ moving forward during the pandemic, and now they are being honored for their dedication and hard work. 91ÊÓƵPresident Todd Diacon recently notified nine faculty members and 14 staff members that they have received special awards for their work and service.
George and Gina Jenkins Establish Student-Athlete Scholarship With $1 Million Planned Gift
George L. Jenkins, a 1963 graduate of 91ÊÓƵ, and his wife, Gina, of Scottsdale, Arizona, have pledged $1 million to create the Gina and George Jenkins Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund that will support student-athletes in any varsity athletics program or team sponsored by Kent State’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
91ÊÓƵ Receives New Collegiate Purple Star Designation
The designation recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.
91ÊÓƵRaises $65,000 in Scholarship Support to Celebrate 112th Birthday and First Day of Giving
The first-ever Day of Giving raised needed funds from more than 350 alumni, friends and partners in just 24 hours. The blue and gold community came together in support of a variety of scholarships as part of the university’s Forever Brighter comprehensive campaign.
91ÊÓƵIs Only University in Ohio to Rank Among Nation’s Top Employers for Diversity
91ÊÓƵ has the distinction of being the only Ohio public or private college or university that ranks among the top 500 companies nationwide in Forbes’ recently released list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2022.
91ÊÓƵBoard of Trustees Approves Establishing University Operations in Rwanda, Africa
The 91ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees approved the establishment and registration of a Community Benefit Company in Rwanda, Africa, during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held May 25. 91ÊÓƵhas realized an immediate need to establish a private limited company, designated as a not-for-profit Community Benefit Company, that can serve as a strategic starting point for engaging in the African continent’s expanding higher education market.
STEM Students Abroad: The Benefits of the Challenges
No matter the field of study, if students have a knack for adventure and travel, 91ÊÓƵwill see to their study abroad endeavors. 91ÊÓƵhas multiple STEM students studying abroad in the spring semester, a bright outlook for a demographic that does not traditionally travel for credit in thei…
William B. Risman Family Receives Prestigious University Medallion During Kent State’s Spring Commencement Ceremony
Most people who have spent time on 91ÊÓƵ’s campus in Kent, Ohio, recognize the name Risman. It is connected to the popular Risman Plaza and Risman Drive, but they may not realize that for the Risman family, educating and supporting students has been a family affair for almost 40 years.
