University News
IN A FLASH: Signs of Spring
With warmer temperatures and "April showers," vibrant spring colors have begun to emerge across 蹤獲扦's campuses.
蹤獲扦 Honors the Legacy of May 4, 1970, With 55th Commemoration
On May 2-4, 2025, 蹤獲扦 will hold its annual commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on 蹤獲扦 students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. May 4, 1970, marked a pivotal moment in American history.
In the News: International Students, Effects of March Madness, Alternative Spring Break, Road Trip Kent
In the News features 蹤獲扦s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
蹤獲扦 Achieves Major Financial Win Through Strategic Debt Restructuring
蹤獲扦 has successfully completed a strategic bond restructuring that delivered $4 million in net present value savings.
IN A FLASH: In Appreciation: Willis Walker
蹤獲扦 Vice President and General Counsel Willis Walker was recognized by 蹤獲扦's Board of Trustees for his 25 years of service to the university as he retires from more than 40 years as a legal professional.
蹤獲扦 College of Podiatric Medicine Maintains Competitive Tuition Edge
蹤獲扦s College of Podiatric Medicine remains one of the nations most affordable podiatric medicine programs following the 蹤獲扦 Board of Trustees approval of tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year.
蹤獲扦 Board Endorses New Structure for Academic Colleges, Establishes Three New Majors
The 蹤獲扦 Board of Trustees met March 19 on the Kent Campus for its regular quarterly meeting. Among its actions, the Board endorsed the Division of Academic Affairs plan for degree-granting colleges called Transformation 2028.
Statewide Tornado Drill to Be Conducted Wednesday, March 19
Ohio is conducting a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 19, at 9:50 a.m. All 蹤獲扦 campuses will be participating in this test.
Fully Online Programs Offer Flexibility, Quality
The national trend of fully online enrollment has been decreasing since the pandemic, but 蹤獲扦s online programs are bucking those trends. 蹤獲扦 offers 90 fully online degree and certificate programs. From bachelors to masters degree programs, the university provides its nationally distinctive academics completely online.
John Rathje Named Corporate ORBIE簧 Award Winner
蹤獲扦s Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, John Rathje, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 ORBIE簧 Award in the Corporate category.