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Upholding the Freedom of Expression While Practicing Kindness and Respect

Spring semesters on university campuses are marked by heightened social and political awareness and activities. With Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s roots as a champion of free speech and student activism, President Todd Diacon is reminding the university community of our commitment to freedom of expression as a core value guiding our work.  

Lecture Hall, Event Space, or Night Sky?

‘How Do We Develop a Culture of Peace?’

One of the many take-aways from the Dialogue and Difference program "Understanding and Combating Islamophobia" was that overcoming Islamophobia and other forms of racism and bigotry may be as simple as remembering the lessons we should have been taught as children. 

Ohio EPA Presents Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« With Environmental Excellence Award

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« is one of 48 schools, companies and organizations across the state honored by the Ohio EPA for taking exceptional measures to protect Ohio’s environment and for continued commitment to environmental stewardship.  

Going 'Bananas' For Fan Engagement: Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Student Interns with Viral Sensation Savannah Bananas

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« student Anthony Scilla, '25, found himself drawn to the Savannah Bananas, fascinated by their innovative style of baseball entertainment known as "banana ball." The former amateur baseball team garnered national acclaim and amassed millions of fans and TikTok followers with its unconventional approach to the game, incorporating elements like kilts, viral choreographed dances, flaming bats and more.

IN A FLASH: Thank You for a Spectacular Season!

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Golden Flashes men's basketball participated in their third consecutive season of MAC championship play. In a hard-fought final game, the Akron Zips narrowly outscored the Golden Flashes to advance to the NCAA championship playoffs. 

‘Sew’ Cool: Threading New Skills

Design Innovation is about sharing, stitching together extracurricular, cross-disciplinary and collaborative design innovation projects and experiences and sharing them with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University community. On March 11, the stitching was literal.

Statewide Tornado Drill to Be Conducted Wednesday, March 20

Ohio is conducting a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 20, at 9:50 a.m.

Protecting Personal Data During Electronics Recycling: A Guide From The Division Of IT

Wednesday, March 20th, from 7:30am - 3pm, is the final E-cycle electronics recycling event of the spring. Members of both the campus and city of Kent community can recycle used electronics through Infinite Electronics Recycling, LLC, an R2 certified recycler, where materials are handled in an environmentally and socially responsible way. 

Paying the Price for Cheap Clothing

At a time when Americans are pinching pennies, sustainable fashion expert and Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« School of Fashion professorr explains how cheap trendy clothes will cost you in the long run.

Lashonda Taylor, Ed.D.: A Woman Who Puts Family First While Pursuing the High Reaches of Education and Career

 Since 1997, Lashonda Taylor, Ed.D., associate chief of staff for Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's President’s Office, had many detours in her college journey but eventually earned her Doctor of Education in Interprofessional Leadership in 2023.

Living, Learning, Creating in Improved Studio Space

The Living in The Arts Living-Learning Community, located in Prentice Hall, opened the doors to its new and improved studio space with an open house to explore and learn about all the new attributes of the updated creative studio.