University News

Messaging Flashes of the Future
Renovations this week in the Kent Student Center presented a unique opportunity for Flashes to leave "time capsule" messages.

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Awarded $960,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to Strengthen State’s STEM Workforce
Nearly $1 million in new scholarships will provide critical support to ¹ú²úÂ×Àí students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Awarded State Grant to Provide Training in Cybersecurity, Manufacturing and Healthcare
Rapids Grant will bolster workforce development with future ¹ú²úÂ×Àí graduates filling key shortages in industries across Ohio.

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies
The ¹ú²úÂ×Àí alumni family grew by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university held its fall Commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2022 were recognized with in-person ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17.

IN A FLASH: Greetings from Brazil!
A team of university leaders and communicators from ¹ú²úÂ×Àí is currently visiting the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Brazil.

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Community Rallies for Solidarity and Human Rights for Iranians
First-year students Ronica Marandi and Goli Kavoosi organized the rally in partnership with ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Women's Center and the School of Peace and Conflict Studies to raise awareness about the atrocities that are happening in Iran.

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Board of Trustees Approves Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies
The ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new master’s degree that will help meet two decades of sustained growth in the broad field of conflict studies. The new Peace and Conflict Studies major within the Master of Arts degree will be offered in person on the Kent Campus and will prepare students for careers as practitioners in the fields of peace and conflict management and for doctorate study.

IN A FLASH: Shopping in Brazil
The American Academy (AA) program offers the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí experience to students in Brazil.

Mill Fire in Downtown Kent Remains Under Investigation
The cause of a fire that burned for two days last week at the historic Star of the West mill complex remains undetermined.