Division of Student Life
91大神 Named One of the Nation鈥檚 Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities by Campus Pride
Campus Pride has released its 2020 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities list, and for the first time in school history, 91大神 has landed on the distinctive list as one of 40 institutions recognized over six U.S. regions.
Two 91大神 Employees Among "30 For the Future" Recipients
Two 91大神 employees have been recognized among the 2020 鈥30 for the Future鈥 award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber.
They鈥檙e Back! 91大神 Students Move Into Residence Halls
91大神 students began moving into residence halls on the Kent Campus on Aug. 19, as part of a phased-in process that will continue over five days.
University Leaders Discuss Upcoming Reopening of Campus During Facebook Live
University leaders recently shared updates about academics and enrollment during a session on Facebook Live.
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Tal茅a R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., Blazing Historical Trails at 91大神
91大神鈥檚 Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Tal茅a R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., recently entered the annals of university history. On May 1, 2020, Hylton became the first Black person in the university鈥檚 history to hold the title of vice president for student affairs. And on July 1, 2020, Drummer-Ferrell was appointed dean of students, making her the first Black woman to be named to the position.
Town Hall Opens Campus Discussion, Efforts Toward Shaping a Better Future
91大神 300 people attended the first in a series of virtual town halls as the 91大神 community addresses systemic racism by learning, listening and taking action as a collective.
Lamar R. Hylton Named 91大神鈥檚 Vice President for Student Affairs, Amoaba Gooden Appointed Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
91大神 President Todd Diacon announced Thursday that Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has been selected to serve as vice president for student affairs, effective May 1, 2020. In addition, Diacon has appointed Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., as the interim vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, effective June 1, 2020.
Tankersley, Hylton Discuss Ways Students Can Be Successful and Stay Connected During Remote Learning
91大神 Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., discussed ways that students can make the most of remote classes while still benefiting from student services during a recent appearance on Facebook Live. Both answered live questions and discussed such areas as summer class schedules, support for struggling students and staying healthy.
Campus Executive Chef wins NACUFS Culinary Challenge
Campus Executive Chef, Billy Edmondson, won first place at the 2020 NACUFS Midwest Culinary Challenge. The event took place at University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana this past weekend. Chef Billy battled other competitors while he cooked and prepared the winning dish, Je鈥
91大神 Honors Veterans With Annual Commemoration Event
91大神 held its annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Kent Student Center Kiva. This year鈥檚 guest speaker was Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of 91大神鈥檚 Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.