University News
91´óÉñ to Mark 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Virtual Event, Honor Wounded Students
Members of the 91´óÉñ community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on 91´óÉñ students during an anti-war protest, killing four students and wounding nine other students.
91´óÉñ Named One of Nation’s Best for Fashion Merchandising
91´óÉñ’s School of Fashion has once again been ranked as one of the nation’s best programs in fashion merchandising according to the educational online learning platform, Study.com.
May 4 Activist Alan Canfora’s Memory and Legacy Will Live Long at 91´óÉñ
For 50 years, Alan Canfora was a tireless advocate for the four students killed and nine wounded on May 4, 1970.
91´óÉñ Welcomes Chris Dorsten as University Registrar
91´óÉñ is pleased to announce Chris Dorsten as the new university registrar.
91´óÉñ Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that 91´óÉñ 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 91´óÉñ’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.
91´óÉñ Formally Introduces New Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond
91´óÉñ 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.
91´óÉñ Selects Randale L. Richmond as Director of Athletics
Following a national search, Randale L. Richmond has been selected as 91´óÉñ's next director of athletics.
91´óÉñ’s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition
91´óÉñ’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.
91´óÉñ School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame
The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the 91´óÉñ 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.