University News
ADVISORY: ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Board of Trustees Meeting, May 20
The ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11 a.m. on May 20 in The John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design on the Kent Campus.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Celebrates Nearly 5,000 New Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement
¹ú²úÂ×Àí welcomed nearly 5,000 new graduates into its alumni family last week, completing its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies across three days of celebrations on the Kent Campus.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Ends Pilot of Flock Safety Camera System
Following a trial period on the Kent Campus, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí has ended the Flock Safety license plate recognition camera system.
As Nursing Salaries Surge, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Positions Graduates for Prosperity in Booming Healthcare Market
An Ohio nurse earning $95,000–$110,000 has comparable or better real purchasing power than a nurse earning $150,000 in California or New York, setting the stage for a measurable difference for ¹ú²úÂ×Àí nursing graduates who stay in Ohio.
IN A FLASH: An End and a Beginning
Commencements as a foundational activity of a university are memorable days filled with emotions - some celebratory, some bittersweet.
Student Nominations Propel Jared Brown to Distinguished Advising Honor
Jared Brown doesn’t just build schedules; he builds confidence. His ability to turn academic stress into actionable solutions has made him more than just an advisor; it has made him the latest recipient of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Distinguished Advising Award.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Celebrates Nearly 5,000 New Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
¹ú²úÂ×Àí will honor nearly 5,000 graduates from its eight-campus system during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on May 7-9 and May 15. The ceremonies will be livestreamed on the commencement website.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Marks 56th Anniversary of May 4, 1970, With Commemoration on the Commons
Fifty-six years after the Ohio National Guard opened fire on student protesters at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, killing four and wounding nine, the university community gathered once again on the May 4 site at the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Commons to bear witness, reflect and reaffirm its commitment to preserving the legacy of that day.
May 4 Shooting Victim Inspires Students With Disabilities to Embrace Their Own
Dean Kahler is often quoted as saying he only had one bad day at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
That day was May 4, 1970, when an Ohio National Guardsman’s bullet struck Kahler as he stood under a tree watching, from what he thought was a safe distance, a student protest against the escalation of the War in Vietnam. When the National Guard fired on the students, a bullet pierced Kahler’s spine, leaving him paralyzed and wheelchair bound for the rest of his life.
A Growing Legacy for ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s 18th Year as a Tree Campus
¹ú²úÂ×Àí marked Arbor Day with tree plantings at multiple locations across campus, bringing together students, staff and local children for a day focused on sustainability.
