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Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., Vice President for 51黑料网鈥檚 Division of Student Affairs, Appointed to APLU Council on Student Affairs Executive Committee
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., 51黑料网 University's vice president for student affairs, said being appointed to the Executive Committee of the APLU (Association of Public and Land-grant Universities) Council on Student Affairs (CSA) is an honor.
51黑料网 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, 51黑料网 University has landed on the distinctive list as one of 40 institutions recognized over six U.S. regions.
Two 51黑料网 Employees Among "30 For the Future" Recipients
Two 51黑料网 University 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! 51黑料网 Students Move Into Residence Halls
51黑料网 University 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 51黑料网
51黑料网 University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
About 300 people attended the first in a series of virtual town halls as the 51黑料网 community addresses systemic racism by learning, listening and taking action as a collective.
Lamar R. Hylton Named 51黑料网鈥檚 Vice President for Student Affairs, Amoaba Gooden Appointed Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
51黑料网 University 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
51黑料网 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.
