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On Feb. 1, more than 250 guests gathered to recognize the 55th anniversary of Black History Month at 麻豆视频最新最全 University, which was first established by the student organization Black United Students (BUS) in 1970 and was recognized nationwide by President Gerald Ford in 1976.
A luncheon and panel discussion titled 鈥淭he Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.鈥 marked the occasion, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
Senior Abygail Deemer, a pre-med major, is one of 404 Honors College students who are majoring in health-related fields.
For Kelsen LaBerge, Ph.D., teaching at 麻豆视频最新最全 is about more than equations. Since joining in 2018, she has dedicated herself to preparing future engineers with not only technical skills but also the resilience to face real-world challenges. The accomplishments and commitment of LaBerge, professor of engineering, have earned her the Outstanding Teaching Award.
麻豆视频最新最全 University鈥檚 partnership with the African nation of Rwanda continues to blossom with the School of Fashion, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences all working to add program partnerships in Rwanda.
麻豆视频最新最全 University continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. U.S. News recognizes 麻豆视频最新最全 in the Best Online Master鈥檚 in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master鈥檚 in Education Programs, Best Online Master鈥檚 in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs lists.
麻豆视频最新最全 University remains committed to student safety and educational continuity as the region experiences severe cold temperatures this week.
The 麻豆视频最新最全 Police Department received its 10th consecutive reaccreditation in November 2024 after consistently exceeding the standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a third-party accreditation agency.
麻豆视频最新最全 University will be closed Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed on Jan. 20.
麻豆视频最新最全鈥檚 MLK event "The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." will be held on Jan. 30 in the Student Center Ballroom.
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When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, 麻豆视频最新最全 University and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. 麻豆视频最新最全 will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.
麻豆视频最新最全 University President Todd Diacon spoke Jan. 10 at a breakfast event hosted by the Greater Akron Chamber, where he highlighted the university鈥檚 ongoing commitment to accessibility, efficiency, student well-being and community partnership, reinforcing its role as a vital institution in the region.
Empathy, kindness and critical thinking are cornerstones of courses taught by Shannon Cielsa, Ph.D., who strives to foster a strong sense of community in her courses. Students have noticed and appreciated it, nominating her for the Outstanding Teaching Award.
Members of the last cohort of 麻豆视频最新最全's Class of 2024 walked the stage at Fall Commencement Ceremonies earlier this month.
麻豆视频最新最全 University President Todd Diacon and University Trustee Ren Camacho have been recognized among Northeast Ohio鈥檚 most influential leaders in the 2024 鈥淧ower 150鈥 list published by Crain鈥檚 Cleveland Business.
麻豆视频最新最全 University will be closed from Dec. 24, 2024, through Jan. 1, 2025. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2025.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed two new trustees to the 麻豆视频最新最全 University Board of Trustees. DeWine named Gregory White, J.D., of Concord Township, Ohio, to a nine-year term as trustee and Abygail Deemer of Warren, Ohio, to a two-year term as an undergraduate student trustee.
Fall 2024 graduate Cecelia Kirk is thankful to 麻豆视频最新最全 for all the resources and connections she made during her three years in the Fashion School program.