University News

Blue, Gold and Oh So Grateful
Now referred to as Kent Card, the Blue, Gold and Grateful employee appreciation program is still going strong. Employees appreciate receiving their $20 Kent Card, which can be spent at participating downtown businesses, and in turn downtown businesses enjoy the influx of customers and thousands of dollars.

Travel to Israel Brings Insight and Knowledge Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Jewish Culture to BUS LeaderÂ
Senior Brian Johnson traveled to Israel Jan. 3-13 with a group of 19 student leaders with the Student Leaders Trip to Israel sponsored by Hillel, a Jewish campus organization.
Institutional Values are ‘Paramount’ to University’s Success
Partnership. Climate. Inclusion. These are the focus areas of Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Division for Student Affairs.

IN A FLASH: Her Grandfather's Legacy
A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ administrator has a connection to a famous inventor.

The Importance of Dusty, Old Boxes
A researcher unboxed the history of local Urban Leagues in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s University Library.

I HEART Travel Week Expo Flies Students Out of Their Comfort Zone
The Valentine’s Day-themed expo made it easy for students to discover, explore and fall in love with the many study abroad options available through Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹.

Seven Campuses in Four Days
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ administrators met with campus advisory boards on all seven of the university's Regional Campuses this week.

IN A FLASH: Crystal Clear
Freezing rain encased tree branches on campus in ice Wednesday morning.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Community Reflects on How Black History Month Had an Impact on Their Lives
Black History Month had and continues to have a major impact in the lives of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ community members. Some learned about Black History when they were very young, while others acquired knowledge as college students or adults. All, however, are grateful for the role that Black History Month has played in their lives.

Award-Winning Dissertation Focuses on How Black Men Develop as Leaders
Michael Daniels, Ph.D., director of the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, is recognized for outstanding dissertation research by receiving NASPA's Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award.