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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Todd Diacon speaks during his Talking With Todd webcast on Oct. 24, 2024.

Following the recent release of his annual financial update, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Todd Diacon reviewed the university’s budget and the plan to reduce expenditures during his latest Talking With Todd webcast.

Student fellow conducting research in the 2024 SURE program.

On Oct. 21-22 the 178 students who conducted research under the direction of faculty mentors had to condense eight weeks of research down to three minutes and a slide. The winners were announced on Oct. 25 during a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.

Crawford Hall grand opening celebration

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 10 years ago, Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s business college was told it would need a certain amount of philanthropic support before a new building project could be entertained. At the time, it seemed an incredibly daunting task, until Ambassador Edward F. Crawford and his family stepped in to complete the college’s capital campaign with the largest single gift in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University history. 

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Antique books at the KSU Surplus Store

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's Surplus Store, located on E.Main Street offers a variety of useful items including furniture, electronics, office supplies and a fascinating selection of antique maps and books, with many books that are more than 100 years old. The store is a reflection of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s commitment to sustainable practices and disposing of items that are no longer needed by the university. 

Get to know Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ admissions video student features banner

The new "Get to Know Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹" video from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Admissions features 14 students from across the university inviting curious potential Golden Flashes to take a virtual look into the campus. Not only do these Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ narrators spotlight the university’s global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it.

Star trails and Northern Lights over Risman Plaza

Increased activity in the sun's solar winds and the earth's magnetic field has produced appearances by the northern lights  in regions where they are not typically visible - like the skies above the Kent Campus. A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ photographer captured spectacular images of the display. 

Ten graduate students competed in the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Three Minute Thesis competition.

Three Minute Thesis is an opportunity for graduate students to put their academic, presentation, and research communication skills to the test by presenting research in three minutes to a non-specialist audience.

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Rainbow over the Lefton Esplanade and the arch on front campus.

"No rain, no rainbows," is how the saying goes and on this rainy morning, a rainbow glowed over the Lefton Esplande and all of Kent. 

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ chose October as Mental Health Awareness Month because the need for mental health support peaks during the month.

President Diacon Speaks at Bowman Breakfast, Fall 2024

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Todd Diacon showcased the institution's far-reaching impact on Ohio and beyond during the annual Bowman Breakfast event held at the Kent Student Center Ballroom.