University News
When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, 窪蹋勛圖厙 and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. 窪蹋勛圖厙 will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.
窪蹋勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon spoke Jan. 10 at a breakfast event hosted by the Greater Akron Chamber, where he highlighted the universitys ongoing commitment to accessibility, efficiency, student well-being and community partnership, reinforcing its role as a vital institution in the region.
Empathy, kindness and critical thinking are cornerstones of courses taught by Shannon Cielsa, Ph.D., who strives to foster a strong sense of community in her courses. Students have noticed and appreciated it, nominating her for the Outstanding Teaching Award.
Members of the last cohort of 窪蹋勛圖厙's Class of 2024 walked the stage at Fall Commencement Ceremonies earlier this month.
窪蹋勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon and University Trustee Ren Camacho have been recognized among Northeast Ohios most influential leaders in the 2024 Power 150 list published by Crains Cleveland Business.
窪蹋勛圖厙 will be closed from Dec. 24, 2024, through Jan. 1, 2025. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2025.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed two new trustees to the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Board of Trustees. DeWine named Gregory White, J.D., of Concord Township, Ohio, to a nine-year term as trustee and Abygail Deemer of Warren, Ohio, to a two-year term as an undergraduate student trustee.
Fall 2024 graduate Cecelia Kirk is thankful to 窪蹋勛圖厙 for all the resources and connections she made during her three years in the Fashion School program.
In his Fall 2024 Commencement address, 窪蹋勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon delivered a heartfelt and memorable message to the graduating class, blending personal experience with words of encouragement that resonated deeply with the 2,500 new graduates.
The 窪蹋勛圖厙 Board of Trustees endorsed the 2024 University Remediation Report at its Dec. 12 meeting. The report provides a comprehensive overview of student remediation at the university.