Success Story
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Homecoming
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University fight song blared down Main Street, the city of Kent was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ days, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes and the entire campus boomed with 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ pride.
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ's New World-Class FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center Takes Flight
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University’s new FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center provides a world-class training ground to help aviation students and future pilots soar to even greater achievements.
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Last year, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.
New Students Move Into Residence Halls With Help From Movers and Groovers
More than 1,000 volunteers from the 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University community welcomed and assisted new students as they moved into their residence halls on freshman move-in day, Sunday, Aug. 18. The annual community program, known as Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by Kent Interhall Council, the student government of the Kent Campus residence halls.
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Summer 2019 Commencement
The 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University alumni network again grew its ranks this summer as more than a thousand Golden Flashes got their degrees. 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ will held its Summer 2019 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Prepares LeBron James Family Foundation I PROMISE Students for College Entrance Exams
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University hosted several dozen high school students from the LeBron James Family Foundation's I PROMISE program for a month of intensive college entrance exam preparation.
New Director Named for 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute
Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., was named the new director of 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, effective July 1, having been selected for his research accomplishments, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for social impact.
Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders
As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University’s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.
Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders
As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University’s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.
Talk Show Host and Former 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Student Steve Harvey Pays It Forward
Steve Harvey, producer, actor, author and former 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University student, is paying it forward by awarding eight of 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s incoming freshmen with scholarships that will cover the total cost of attendance for each student.