University News
Lion Hunting on Campus
An architectural ornament near Engleman Hall may be a subtle tribute to the tenacity of a 51ºÚÁÏÍø University president at a particularly troubled time in the institution's long and storied history.
Hands-On Tax Learning Course Supports Community Members and International Students
Now officially approved as an experiential learning class, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program allows accounting students to provide free tax preparation services to community members while gaining hands-on experience that extends far beyond the classroom.
Celebrating Five Years of Care and Advocacy at the 51ºÚÁÏÍø CARES Center
The CARES Center celebrated its 5-year anniversary on Tuesday, April 14 with an open house that highlighted the accomplishments of the center over the last five years while providing opportunities for tours of the center, complete with birthday cake, refreshments and CARES Center swag.
51ºÚÁÏÍø Honors 2026 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners
51ºÚÁÏÍø University celebrates outstanding student employees and supervisors during National Student Employment Week, recognizing their impact across campus through the annual Student Employee Awards Celebration. Celebrate with us the 2026 winners.
Bedford Falls Foundation Awards $1.8 Million to 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s College of Nursing
A $1.8 million gift from the Bedford Falls Foundation will fund 150 scholarships for 51ºÚÁÏÍø nursing students over three years, addressing the national nursing shortage.
51ºÚÁÏÍø Honors 2026 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners
51ºÚÁÏÍø University celebrates outstanding student employees and supervisors during National Student Employment Week, recognizing their impact across campus through the annual Student Employee Awards Celebration. Celebrate with us the 2026 winners.
Students Showcase Their Projects at the Undergraduate Symposium for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors
The Undergraduate Symposium for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors provides an opportunity for undergraduate students and recent graduates to showcase their hands-on involvement in research and creative endeavors to a larger audience. About 212 faculty mentors guided the student presenters in their endeavors.
Perfect Matches for 51ºÚÁÏÍø's Podiatric Medicine Students
March 20th was Match Day at 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s College of Podiatric Medicine, and for the second year running, 100% of podiatric students got their dream matches for their preferred residency programs.
Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
Half of the protected prairie surrounding 51ºÚÁÏÍø University’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on April 24 to allow for new growth during the summer season.
51ºÚÁÏÍø Earns 20 National Honors in US News 2026 Best Graduate Schools Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has named 20 51ºÚÁÏÍø University graduate programs among the nation’s best in its 2026 rankings, with seven programs placing in the top 100 nationally.