University News
¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s ‘Hidden Gem’ Celebrates 25 Years
If you frequent the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University Library for Starbucks and studying, you may not have noticed you were within feet of one of the most important resources for students on campus. ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµStudent Multimedia Studio on the first floor provides a space for high academics and creative play for students, faculty and staff.
Helping Students Demonstrate Safely
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University has a strong history of student activism. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµuniversity wants to ensure students can exercise their right to protest, demonstrate and march about issues that matter to them. And to do it safely.
Advancing ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s Core Values of Freedom of Expression, Respect and Kindness
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University’s new series titled Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding continues with upcoming programming for the university community. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµnext event, "Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective," occurs on Feb. 22.
Wanted: Environmental Health Specialists to Keep Our Air, Water and Food Safe
¾«¶«Ó°Òµshortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had begun well before the that, according to Matthew Stefanak, a semi-retired faculty member and a "public health ambassador" with the College of Public Health, which helps to create career-ready graduates for this in-demand field.
President Diacon Talks University Finances in Latest Talking With Todd
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University will redesign many aspects of the university’s operations and organization as it undertakes careful belt-tightening over the next four years, President Todd Diacon shared Feb. 13 during his monthly Talking With Todd webcast.
IN A FLASH: Celebrating Michael Schwartz
A Celebration of Life for former ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University and Cleveland State University President Michael Schwartz took place on Cleveland State's campus.
Filling the Computer Science Gap
What do cybersecurity, data structures and algorithms all have in common? They are all part of the computer science industry, an industry that Ohio wants to see grow. ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµOhio Department of Higher Education hopes to address a teaching gap through a recently announced funding opportunity called Teach CS. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ was one of the recent awardees, receiving a million-dollar grant to develop KSU TeachCS.
Opportunities from Unexpected Places
Finding a job for the summer can sometimes be a burden, but for students at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University, it’s easier when the employment prospects come to you. Students and professionals gathered on the second floor of the Kent Student Center on Feb. 6 to kickstart their connections and discuss opportunities for this summer.
Former University President Honored by ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ and Cleveland State Universities
A celebration of life event was held today on the campus of Cleveland State University to honor the late Michael Schwartz, who was a past university president of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ and Cleveland State.
Students Experience Challenges Trying to Vote Under New Elections Law
When Gov. Mike DeWine signed new voter legislation into law in January, he said it was intended to help improve “voter integrity." However, this move is creating hurdles for students on college campuses across the state and making waves in what is expected to be an incredibly contentious election year.