University News

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Debuts New TV Commercial Produced Entirely In-House
An ecology student testing water in a river. A nursing student assisting a patient. A music student performing onstage. These are just three of the 30 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students featured in the new Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ TV commercial that was developed and produced entirely in-house by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ staff members who are all Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ graduates.

Flashes Sign Team IMPACT Recruit Mary Alice Tryda
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University field hockey coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer is pleased to announce the signing of 10-year-old Mary Alice Tryda through Team IMPACT to the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ field hockey team.
Ascendium Grant Will Streamline Transfers and Increase Student Retention, Graduations
The pathway from a two-year college to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University will soon become an easier road to travel for Ohio students, thanks to a grant awarded to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to collaborate with three Ohio community colleges to streamline the transfer process.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Celebrates Homecoming
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University fight song blared down Main Street, the city of Kent was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ days, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes and the entire campus boomed with Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ pride.

Delta Air Lines Program Propels Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Flight Technology Students to Careers as Pilots
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s nationally ranked Flight Technology program, in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, is one of only three nationwide that Delta Air Lines selected this year to become a Delta Propel Partner, a program that creates career opportunities for students studying to be future commercial pilots.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Board Formalizes New 10-Year Agreement With Tuscarawas Campus
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s long-standing relationship with the Tuscarawas County University Branch District to administer the Tuscarawas Campus of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ will continue through June 30, 2030, in a new 10-year agreement approved by the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Board of Trustees.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Honors Seven Alumni With 2019 Alumni Awards
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Alumni Association is proud to announce its 2019 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Unveils World-Class FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s new FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center provides a world-class training ground to help aviation students and future pilots soar to even greater achievements.

President Diacon Says He Will Use Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Experience To Succeed
President Diacon says he plans to bring his prior experience to his new role and vision as president, he recently told Crain’s Cleveland Business.

Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Last year, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.