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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Finalizes New Administrative Approach for Academic Colleges
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University has finalized its proposed realignment of degree-granting colleges within the Division of Academic Affairs and its administration, following extensive consultation with Kent Campus faculty and the Faculty Senate.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Supplies Growing Demand in the U.S. for Accountants and Auditors
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« accounting majors have excellent employment prospects. The projected growth rate for accountants is six percent from 2022-2033.

ADVISORY: Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Board of Trustees Meeting, March 19
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19.

IN A FLASH: A Chill in the Air
A Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« staffer shared some high-altitude views from a recent flight from the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Airport on an icy morning.

‘We Will Follow the Law, But It Won’t Change Our Commitment to Each Member of our Community’
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University President Todd Diacon empathized with a campus community facing stress and concern amid academic changes being discussed as part of Transformation 2028 and recent government guidance that will impact how the campus community cares for one another.

John and Fonda Elliot Create New Scholarship Program With $1 Million Gift to Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«
John Elliot, a 1970 Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University graduate, and his wife, Fonda, have created The Elliot Scholars program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« with a $1 million donation. This new scholarship program will provide support to first-generation students of any major who require financial support to attend Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«.

Welcoming Future Flashes
Future Flash Days offer an opportunity for admitted students and their families to come from all over the country to visit Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« to experience campus life and learn more about our academic programs to further inform their decision to choose Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Maintains Prestigious R1 Research Activity Designation With 2025 Carnegie Classifications
With the release of the new 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University has once again been awarded the prestigious R1 designation, recognizing Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« as one of the top research universities in the nation.

New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains
The KSU Surplus Store opened on East Main Street in September of 2023. It recently moved to a new location – on campus in the vacant College of Business Administration Building. The new location offers single-floor shopping and easier access for students and faculty.

One Year In, Cannabis Education Program Sees Strong Growth
Since launching in January 2024, more than 200 students have enrolled in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s online cannabis education program.