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Practicing physical distancing with masks in hand, Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., stand in front of the ÂÜÀòÉç fountain.

Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., Blazing Historical Trails at ÂÜÀòÉç

ÂÜÀòÉç’s Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., recently entered the annals of university history. On May 1, 2020, Hylton became the first Black person in the university’s history to hold the title of vice president for student affairs. And on July 1, 2020, Drummer-Ferrell was appointed dean of students, making her the first Black woman to be named to the position. 

Tags: University News , Division of Student Life , Success Story

ÂÜÀòÉç Today

Volunteers Dave and Terri Cardy pack and weigh produce to hand out at the Campus Kitchen in Beall Hall. The food is mostly donated by Trader Joe’s locations in the Cleveland area.

Campus Kitchen Pivots Operations From Hot Meals to Food Pantry to Help Increasing Numbers of Food Insecure Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

The Campus Kitchen at ÂÜÀòÉç, a student-run organization that reclaims food to feed the needy in the Kent area, has had to swiftly switch gears from operating a hot food kitchen to an expanded food pantry.

Tags: Community & Society , COVID-19 , Campus Kitchen , Success Story

ÂÜÀòÉç Today

J.R. Campbell, executive director of ÂÜÀòÉç’s Design Innovation Initiative, tries on a face shield produced by the ÂÜÀòÉç team.

ÂÜÀòÉç’s Design Innovation Initiative Cultivates Creative Partnerships to Battle COVID-19

Members of ÂÜÀòÉç’s Design Innovation Initiative are forging creative collaborations with local and regional organizations and funders as they work toward the production of personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders battling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tags: Community & Society , Design Innovation , COVID-19 , Success Story

Alumni and Giving

Photo collage of ÂÜÀòÉç women's teams

ÂÜÀòÉç Captures MAC FAR Award in Women’s Sports

ÂÜÀòÉç has won the Mid-American Conference’s Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) for women’s sports award for the first time in school history.

Tags: University News , Intercollegiate Athletics , Awards and Honors , Success Story

ÂÜÀòÉç Today

Patrick Tomaswick meets with one of his heroes, ÂÜÀòÉç Police Officer Joe Knotek

All for Patrick! ÂÜÀòÉç Police Surprise Toddler Crime Fighter

Patrick Tomaswick wants to be a police officer, but not just any member of law enforcement. He wants to be a ÂÜÀòÉç police officer.

Tags: University News , Child Development Center , Department of Public Safety , COVID-19 , Success Story , Police Services

Kent Campus

A ÂÜÀòÉç College of Nursing student gets hands-on experience with a patient simulator in the Olga M. Mural Simulation Lab in Henderson Hall.

COVID-19 Provides ÂÜÀòÉç Nursing Students Unparalleled Experience

During the COVID-19 pandemic, students in  ÂÜÀòÉç’s College of Nursing have been employed in hospitals throughout Northeast Ohio, where they have honed their skills and observed healthcare professionals on the front lines.

Tags: University News , College of Nursing , COVID-19 , Success Story

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President's Faculty Excellence Award recipient Chris Woolverton at ÂÜÀòÉç

ÂÜÀòÉç President Todd Diacon Announces 2020 Faculty Excellence Award Recipients

ÂÜÀòÉç President Todd Diacon recently presented six ÂÜÀòÉç faculty members with the 2020 President’s Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition in the faculty member’s discipline.

Tags: University News , Office of the President , Success Story

Kent Campus

Female student in aeronautics lab

Finding Her ‘Fit’ at ÂÜÀòÉç to Make an Impact

Senior Sydney Bihn finds her true calling throughout her time at ÂÜÀòÉç and becomes the first female aerospace engineering graduate.

Tags: Student Life , Student Success , Success Story , College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Kent Campus

A new ÂÜÀòÉç graduate smiles after receiving her diploma.

ÂÜÀòÉç to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on May 9

The ÂÜÀòÉç alumni family will grow by nearly 5,300 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement. 

Tags: University News , Commencement , Success Story

Kent Campus