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Administrators at Crawford Hall Beam Signing

University administrators, donors and other supports of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship participated in a signing of the ceremonial final beam for Crawford Hall. 

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University celebrates its international students during halftime of the Feb. 18 men’s basketball game at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The honor recognizes Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ for overall excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of the university and its campuses.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Trumbull

Following a national search, R. William (Bill) Ayres IV, Ph.D., of Toledo, Ohio, has been selected as the new dean and chief administrative officer of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University at Trumbull. Ayres is currently a professor of political science at the University of Toledo, where he previously served as senior vice provost for academic affairs from 2018 to 2020 and vice provost for academic affairs from 2017 to 2018.

Students on campus in Fall 2021

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University a nearly $1.2 million, five-year TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers program grant. The program is designed to provide support services to qualified adults, including veterans, who want to enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. 

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University sign on Front Campus

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University 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.

The K at the top of the university gateway.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University has named Margaret (Peggy) Shadduck, Ph.D., of Richardson, Texas, as its new vice president for Regional Campuses and dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies. Shadduck was selected following a national search.

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., to the position of senior vice president and provost, effective Nov. 1, 2020.

Risman Plaza, close in proximity to the Kent Student Center and University Library, is a popular hangout spot.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., discussed ways that students can make the most of remote classes while still benefiting from student services during a recent appearance on Facebook Live. Both answered live questions and discussed such areas as summer class schedules, support for struggling students and staying healthy.

Students from the LeBron James Family Foundation’s I PROMISE Network react to learning that Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University will offer eligible students free tuition for four years and free room and board for one year.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ has opened the gates of opportunity for students in the I Promise Program by providing free tuition for four years as well as one year of free room and board.