Student Life
President Todd Diacons Commencement Speech Lauded
When 蹤獲扦 President Todd Diacon used his May 13 commencement address to send a message to state officials who are challenging Ohios public universities as a bastion for the privileged, the reaction was swift and supportive from alumni and friends of the university.
There is in Ohio, among some state elected officials, a growing ivory tower accusation being leveled against our states public universities and against, quite frankly, 蹤獲扦, Diacon told thousands gathered for commencement.
Connecting to the Community Through Food
蹤獲扦 education major Klair Heestand said the time she spent teaching refugee students in Akron in the spring was excellent preparation for when she enters her own classroom one day.
It was very helpful, because were going to have students of varying abilities, and students for whom English is a second language, no matter where we teach, Heestand said. We dont need anyone left behind because of a language barrier.
How Will Senate Bill 83 Affect 蹤獲扦s Students, Staff and Faculty?
Senate Bill 83, the Ohio Education Enhancement Act, is a far-reaching bill that includes a proposal for rules aimed at ending mandated diversity training.
IN A FLASH: Welcome, 蹤獲扦 Class of 2023
Spring Commencement ceremonies at 蹤獲扦 were held at 蹤獲扦 this week.
The 'Greatness in the Room'
The university's traditional Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebraci籀n de los Graduados ceremonies celebrated Spring 2023 graduates.
Providing Coordinated Care for Student Success
Through a multi-year, comprehensive examination of current processes and student needs, including the work of the Re-Imagining of Academic Advising Group and the Supporting the Student Experience Review Team, it became evident that the university needed a system that better supported the evolving needs of its students across the student lifecycle.
Vote for Day of Giving Student Choice Award!
This year, the 蹤獲扦 Foundation will give $1,000 to one of the universitys key student support funds in celebration of 蹤獲扦s 113th birthday.
Introduction to Engineering Class Demonstrates Hovercraft Projects
On May 3rd, students in Dr. Kelsen LaBerges Introduction to Engineering course demonstrated their Hovercraft projects. This project serves as a class capstone, where the 79 students in the course were divided into 13 teams that must successfully design, build, and fly a hovercraft that adhereIN A FLASH: Commencement's Eve
Members of 蹤獲扦's Spring Class of 2023 could be found posing for photos at popular spots on campus this week.
IN A FLASH: The Beats Go On
FAB hosted the "Food, Arts and Beats" event in the Kent Student Center.