University News
Leadership Update
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the appointment of Sean Broghammer, Ph.D., as ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s new vice president for enrollment management.
PNC Foundation Awards $75,000 to ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ
The PNC Foundation has awarded $75,000 to ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ to help ensure success among students who commonly face barriers in college. This grant aligns with PNC’s focus on addressing economic inequality among Black American and low- to moderate-income communities, and it will provide resources for students that will help them complete college and establish a strong foundation on which to build their careers.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Wins Award for Excellence in Integrating International Education Throughout University
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The honor recognizes ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ for overall excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of the university and its campuses.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ and Cleveland State Partner to Shorten Time Students Need for Bachelor’s, Law Degrees
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ has established a new partnership with Cleveland State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law to offer students two pathways to obtain a bachelor’s degree from ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ and a law degree from CSU in six years. The new 3+3 program will shorten the length of time typically needed to complete both degrees.
Dedicated and Impactful Communications Associate Lecturer Wins Outstanding Teaching Award
Communication Studies Lecturer Aaron Bacue initially doubted how effective he might be teaching under the restrictions of COVID-19, but along the way, he made a big difference.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Online Master’s in Nursing Program Ranks in Top 50 Among Public Institutions by U.S. News in 2022 Best Online Programs Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has named three ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2022. ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ is recognized in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Graduate Education Programs and Best Online MBA Programs rankings.
Where on the Web? ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Resources Are a Click Away
"Where On the Web?" is a new series that will introduce possibly unfamiliar pages and features on the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ website that students, faculty and staff should know about. Follow along to learn more about the advantages of using www.kent.edu.
Team LeBron Will Play for ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s I Promise Scholars in 2022 NBA All-Star Game
Team LeBron will be playing for ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s I Promise Scholars, a program that provides higher education opportunities for underserved students in Northeast Ohio.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Awarded the Highest Recognition for Research Universities, the Prestigious R1 Carnegie Classification
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has awarded ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ the esteemed R1 status for research, which is the highest recognition that doctoral universities can receive. The prestigious designation affirms ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s place as an elite research institution and puts the university in the company of universities such as Yale, Harvard and the University of California-Berkeley.
Dedicated and Talented Piano Professor Wins Distinguished Teaching Award
Congratulations to Glauser School of Music piano faculty member Donna Lee, recipient of a 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA).