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A Â鶹ÊÓƵ student conducts research in a lab during spring 2018.

The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that Â鶹ÊÓƵ has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

A blaze burns the prairie grass that grows behind the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center during a controlled burning by the Kent Fire Department.

The protected prairie surrounding Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Wednesday, April 28, starting around 9 a.m. to allow for new growth during the summer season.

Pictured is Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center, home of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ President Todd Diacon and Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton formally introduced Randale L. Richmond as the university’s new director of athletics at a morning virtual press conference held Thursday, April 15. Richmond currently serves as senior associate athletic director at Old Dominion University.

Following a national search, Randale L. Richmond has been selected as Â鶹ÊÓƵ's next director of athletics. 

A Â鶹ÊÓƵ exploratory student and her mentor meet in the learning community dedicated to exploratory students in February 2020.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.

Kenneth Cole image and event information

The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the Â鶹ÊÓƵ School of Fashion’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee. In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership.

A Â鶹ÊÓƵ student conducts research in a lab during spring 2018.

The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that Â鶹ÊÓƵ has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Ken Cushner presenting to retirees 2016

Similar to graduating students who become alumni, retired Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty and staff wish to stay connected to the university. These employees care about the institution and the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community, and they want to see it thrive. One way retired Â鶹ÊÓƵ community members stay informed is through the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Retirees Association (KSURA), an organization of more than 800 retired Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty and staff committed to improving university life.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ sign on Front Campus

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., announced the selection of Manfred van Dulmen, Ph.D., to serve as the university’s associate provost for academic affairs and dean of the Division of Graduate Studies, effective April 16.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ students in LaunchNET Â鶹ÊÓƵ office in spring 2019

Thanks to the renewal of its key funding grant, LaunchNET Â鶹ÊÓƵ will continue to inspire the entrepreneur mindset and support innovative thinkers across the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community.