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Jerry M. Lewis, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Professor Emeritus and Tireless May 4 Advocate, Dies at 88
Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D., Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Professor Emeritus of Sociology, who served as a faculty marshal during the May 4, 1970, campus shootings and later worked tirelessly to ensure that the legacy of May 4 would endure, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, at his home in Maine. He was 88.
Celebrating Black History Month Where it Began
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Black Alumni Chapter and Black United Students are sponsoring a day-long celebration in honor of Black History Month, which was founded at the Kent Campus.
'A Big Deal:' Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Music Ensembles Performing at Statewide Conference
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Glauser School of Music is receiving statewide recognition as the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Wind and Flute Ensembles were selected to perform at the 2025 Ohio Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference.
IN A FLASH: One Cool Cat
Hype, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s feline answer to Bowling Green State University's athletics mascot, Pudge, was celebrated in a snow sculpture created by a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ instructor.
Courtroom Ready: Mock Trial Team Takes the Stand
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Mock Trial Team has only six months to learn about a fictional case before acting it out during its competition season. The team will head to Penn State University in mid-February to compete in the Regional Competition. These local and regional experiences provide students with the opportunity to test their skills against the best in the country while gaining a broader perspective on the legal field.
IN A FLASH: Dashing Through The Snow
Significant snow accumulation early last week created serene scenes across campus as well as some frosty fun for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Online Graduate Programs Earn Top National Rankings From US News
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. Three Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ programs rank in the top 100 nationally among all public and private institutions in the new rankings.
IN A FLASH: Science Educator of the Year
A Professor in the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s School of Teaching, Leadership, and Curriculum Studies was recognized as the 2026 Outstanding Science Educator of the Year.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Museum Receives Highest National Recognition
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Museum has been awarded reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to museums in the United States.
IN A FLASH: Pastel Morning
A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ staffer shared an image of a misty, painted sky on campus in early January.