University News
Bernice King, Daughter of Civil Rights Leader, to Speak at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« MLK Celebration
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University commemorates the Martin Luther King Jr. Day federal holiday to honor the slain civil rights leader on Monday, Jan. 16.
All Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« campuses are closed, with the 2023 Spring Semester and classes beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Messaging Flashes of the Future
Renovations this week in the Kent Student Center presented a unique opportunity for Flashes to leave "time capsule" messages.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Awarded $960,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to Strengthen State’s STEM Workforce
Nearly $1 million in new scholarships will provide critical support to Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Awarded State Grant to Provide Training in Cybersecurity, Manufacturing and Healthcare
Rapids Grant will bolster workforce development with future Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« graduates filling key shortages in industries across Ohio.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University alumni family grew by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university held its fall Commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2022 were recognized with in-person ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17.
IN A FLASH: Greetings from Brazil!
A team of university leaders and communicators from Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« is currently visiting the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Brazil.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Community Rallies for Solidarity and Human Rights for Iranians
First-year students Ronica Marandi and Goli Kavoosi organized the rally in partnership with Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s Women's Center and the School of Peace and Conflict Studies to raise awareness about the atrocities that are happening in Iran.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Board of Trustees Approves Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new master’s degree that will help meet two decades of sustained growth in the broad field of conflict studies. The new Peace and Conflict Studies major within the Master of Arts degree will be offered in person on the Kent Campus and will prepare students for careers as practitioners in the fields of peace and conflict management and for doctorate study.
IN A FLASH: Shopping in Brazil
The American Academy (AA) program offers the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« experience to students in Brazil.