University News

Eat, Meet, Greet and Study: Alumni Cherish the Memories They Made at Kent Student CenterÂ
As students, faculty and staff celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kent Student Center, alumni, who read about the milestone on social media took, time to reminisce about the fun and fond memories they made at the facility.

International Cook-off Provides New Culinary Journey for African Students
The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ for the fall semester to pursue degrees.

Connections and Enthusiasm Combine for Distinguished Teaching Award
A war reenactor, a history enthusiast and a 35 years veteran educator. However, the most important thing for Bradley Keefer, associate professor of history at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Ashtabula, is the connections he makes with his students, leading him to earn the 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Gives Back
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is always engaged in giving back to the community. In light of the giving season, check out some of the incredible initiatives around campus that help those in need and find out how you can get involved.

'My friends do not receive anything close to this'
Vince Slomsky left Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to be home with his new daughter and recently returned with a new appreciation for paternity leave.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Stands in Solidarity With LGBTQ+ Community
In the wake of Saturday's mass shooting in Colorado, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ gathered to process and reflect with the LGBTQ+ community.

Should I Stay or Go? Professor Weighs In On Future for Twitter Users
With all of the changes recently happening at Twitter with Elon Musk's new vision for the platform starting to take shape, what should Twitter users should do in regards to the platform?

International Flavors Fill Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Ballroom During Annual Cook-off
Two teams from sub-Saharan Africa made their debut on Thursday at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s annual International Cook-off sponsored by the Office of Global Education.

Peace Baskets Program Back for 25th Year in Helping Needy Families
Members of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University community invite faculty, staff and students to join in creating Holiday Peace Baskets on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, between 9 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. at the King Kennedy Community Center, 6660 Garfield Road, Ravenna.

Enthusiasm and Innovation Earn Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences Professor Distinguished Teaching Award
Cynthia Osborn, lifespan development and educational sciences professor, is building confidence through stress balls. Well, stress balls and innovative teaching techniques she has honed for nearly 26 years.