University News
91²Ö¿â Welcomes Chris Dorsten as University Registrar
91²Ö¿â is pleased to announce Chris Dorsten as the new university registrar.
91²Ö¿â Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that 91²Ö¿â has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
The protected prairie surrounding 91²Ö¿â’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Wednesday, April 28, starting around 9 a.m. to allow for new growth during the summer season.
91²Ö¿â Formally Introduces New Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond
91²Ö¿â President Todd Diacon and Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton formally introduced Randale L. Richmond as the university’s new director of athletics at a morning virtual press conference held Thursday, April 15. Richmond currently serves as senior associate athletic director at Old Dominion University.
91²Ö¿â Selects Randale L. Richmond as Director of Athletics
Following a national search, Randale L. Richmond has been selected as 91²Ö¿â's next director of athletics.
91²Ö¿â’s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition
91²Ö¿â’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.
91²Ö¿â School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame
The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the 91²Ö¿â School of Fashion’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee. In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership.
91²Ö¿â Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that 91²Ö¿â has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
91²Ö¿â Retirees Association Gives Back to the Community
Similar to graduating students who become alumni, retired 91²Ö¿â faculty and staff wish to stay connected to the university. These employees care about the institution and the 91²Ö¿â community, and they want to see it thrive. One way retired 91²Ö¿â community members stay informed is through the 91²Ö¿â Retirees Association (KSURA), an organization of more than 800 retired 91²Ö¿â faculty and staff committed to improving university life.
91²Ö¿â Names Manfred van Dulmen as University’s Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies
91²Ö¿â Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., announced the selection of Manfred van Dulmen, Ph.D., to serve as the university’s associate provost for academic affairs and dean of the Division of Graduate Studies, effective April 16.