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Dear Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Employees,
As someone who teaches or works at one of our Regional Campuses, we understand you may have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine requirement issued by the university on Aug. 27. We want to offer some additional details and guidance about…
Dear Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Employees,
We understand you may have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine requirement issued by the university on Aug. 27, and we want to offer some additional details and guidance about this new requirement.
Vaccine Requirement
At this time, the…
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Each year, hundreds of nominations are submitted to Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University, showcasing some of the best and brightest alumni and students who excel in their fields and communities. This year, seven alumni and one student will be honored as 2021 Alumni Awards recipients.
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Campus Pride has released its 2021 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities list, and for the second time in two years, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University has landed on it. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« is the only Ohio public university to make the 2021 list, and it again is the only…
Dear Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Students,
This is a reminder to please register your COVID-19 vaccination status so the university may continue to enjoy a vibrant in-person experience during the 2021 Fall Semester — and you could win free tuition.
Dear Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Faculty and Staff,
We want to remind you that COVID-19 vaccines are available at no cost to all members of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« community and their families at the DeWeese Health Center on the Kent Campus. The vaccine is the single most effective way to…
Dear Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Students, Faculty and Staff,
As this semester progresses, the health and well-being of our university community continue to drive the decisions we make about safety practices on our campuses.