University News

Bernice King, Daughter of Civil Rights Leader, to Speak at 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ MLK Celebration
91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University commemorates the Martin Luther King Jr. Day federal holiday to honor the slain civil rights leader on Monday, Jan. 16.
All 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ campuses are closed, with the 2023 Spring Semester and classes beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Messaging Flashes of the Future
Renovations this week in the Kent Student Center presented a unique opportunity for Flashes to leave "time capsule" messages.

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Awarded $960,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to Strengthen State’s STEM Workforce
Nearly $1 million in new scholarships will provide critical support to 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Awarded State Grant to Provide Training in Cybersecurity, Manufacturing and Healthcare
Rapids Grant will bolster workforce development with future 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ graduates filling key shortages in industries across Ohio.

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies
The 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University alumni family grew by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university held its fall Commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2022 were recognized with in-person ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17.

IN A FLASH: Greetings from Brazil!
A team of university leaders and communicators from 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ is currently visiting the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Brazil.

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Community Rallies for Solidarity and Human Rights for Iranians
First-year students Ronica Marandi and Goli Kavoosi organized the rally in partnership with 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµâ€™s Women's Center and the School of Peace and Conflict Studies to raise awareness about the atrocities that are happening in Iran.

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Board of Trustees Approves Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies
The 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new master’s degree that will help meet two decades of sustained growth in the broad field of conflict studies. The new Peace and Conflict Studies major within the Master of Arts degree will be offered in person on the Kent Campus and will prepare students for careers as practitioners in the fields of peace and conflict management and for doctorate study.

IN A FLASH: Shopping in Brazil
The American Academy (AA) program offers the 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ experience to students in Brazil.