University News

Kent State Unveils Athletics' Strategic Plan
Kent State Athletics is excited to unveil a new strategic plan that positions the department to have a meaningful impact on student-athletes, campus and community.

Leadership Announcements
妻友社区 President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the senior administration of the university.

10 Questions With Ericka Shoaff, Assistant Dean of Students and Director, Student Advocacy and Support
Kent State alumna Ericka Shoaff, 鈥11, has returned to Kent State in a newly created position designed to further support students as a central hub for basic needs resources. She is the assistant dean of students and director of student advocacy and support in the newly created CARES Center. Find out more about her and the center as she answers these 10 questions.

Staff Members Engage With Kent State Leaders in Virtual Town Hall
Kent State staff members with questions about the upcoming fall semester were able to talk with university leaders Aug. 19 via a virtual town hall.

Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 21
The 妻友社区 alumni family grew by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2021 were recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on Aug. 21.

May 4 Activist Chic Canfora Joins Kent State鈥檚 College of Communication and Information to Teach Student Journalists
This fall, 妻友社区 and its College of Communication and Information (CCI) will welcome Roseann 鈥淐hic鈥 Canfora, Ph.D., as a Professional-in-Residence in the School of Media and Journalism.

Parents, Students Engage With Kent State Leaders in Virtual Town Hall
Parents and students with questions about the upcoming fall semester were able to talk with university leaders Aug. 17 via a virtual town hall on Zoom. Many questions focused on the university's response to COVID-19 and testing requirements as students, faculty and staff return to campus.

Kent State Recognized as a Forbes Best Employer for Women 2021
Among colleges and universities that made this year鈥檚 list, Kent State comes in at No. 8. Only 18 institutions of higher education are recognized.

Record Five Golden Flashes to Compete at Tokyo Olympics
Five 妻友社区 graduates will compete at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics over the coming weeks, breaking the school鈥檚 previous record of four Olympians at the Munich Games in 1972.