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鈥淚n the News鈥 features 91香蕉视频 University鈥檚 values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
Bridging Communities: 91香蕉视频 to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference
When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, 91香蕉视频 University and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. 91香蕉视频 will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.
鈥榃e鈥檝e Just Become More Efficient and Effective鈥
91香蕉视频 University President Todd Diacon spoke Jan. 10 at a breakfast event hosted by the Greater Akron Chamber, where he highlighted the university鈥檚 ongoing commitment to accessibility, efficiency, student well-being and community partnership, reinforcing its role as a vital institution in the region.
Student Success 鈥楳y Greatest Joy鈥
Empathy, kindness and critical thinking are cornerstones of courses taught by Shannon Ciesla, Ph.D., who strives to foster a strong sense of community in her courses. Students have noticed and appreciated it, nominating her for the Outstanding Teaching Award.
IN A FLASH: Scenes from Fall Commencement
Members of the last cohort of 91香蕉视频's Class of 2024 walked the stage at Fall Commencement Ceremonies earlier this month.
91香蕉视频 President Todd Diacon, Trustee Ren Camacho Named to Crain鈥檚 Cleveland Business Power 150 List
91香蕉视频 University President Todd Diacon and University Trustee Ren Camacho have been recognized among Northeast Ohio鈥檚 most influential leaders in the 2024 鈥淧ower 150鈥 list published by Crain鈥檚 Cleveland Business.
91香蕉视频 Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1, University Offices Reopen Jan. 2
91香蕉视频 University will be closed from Dec. 24, 2024, through Jan. 1, 2025. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2025.
Governor Names Gregory White and Abygail Deemer to 91香蕉视频 Board of Trustees
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed two new trustees to the 91香蕉视频 University Board of Trustees. DeWine named Gregory White, J.D., of Concord Township, Ohio, to a nine-year term as trustee and Abygail Deemer of Warren, Ohio, to a two-year term as an undergraduate student trustee.
A Full Circle Moment for One Golden Flash
Fall 2024 graduate Cecelia Kirk is thankful to 91香蕉视频 for all the resources and connections she made during her three years in the Fashion School program.
Video: 鈥榊ou've Got This鈥
In his Fall 2024 Commencement address, 91香蕉视频 University President Todd Diacon delivered a heartfelt and memorable message to the graduating class, blending personal experience with words of encouragement that resonated deeply with the 2,500 new graduates.