University News

Welcome Class of 2028! Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Greets Freshman Class With Raucous Rally
Rally towels, strobe lights and the Marching Golden Flashes added to the celebration on Aug. 16, when Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University welcomed its Class of 2028 with a rocking pep rally at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Fulbright Scholars at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ for American Higher Education Immersion
For the past month, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University has hosted 37 international graduate students as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture. The group, from 26 countries, arrived on the Kent Campus on July 21 and was scheduled to depart on Aug. 17 to begin their graduate programs at universities throughout the country.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Honors Ambassador Crawford with New Statue on Campus
As students prepare for the start of the Fall 2024 Semester at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, one man who has contributed greatly to the future success of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and its students is being honored this week.

First-Year Students Move Onto Campus Carrying Belongings, Excitement and Some Nervousness
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s president, faculty and staff helped the new Golden Flashes move into their residence halls.

FAFSA Troubles? Help and Financial Aid Are Still Available
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s financial aid administrators want students and their families who were caught in the snags of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid process to know that financial aid and help completing the application are still available. The FAFSA cycle for the 2024-25 school year is not over.

IN A FLASH: U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

IN A FLASH: Getting Campus Ready
Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ in working order and looking great.

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer
While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total.