University News
From Badgers to Golden Flashes: 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s President, Wife and Head Football Coach Share Connection With Two Universities
Even 51ºÚÁÏÍø University’s highest-ranking officials can experience a tug on their loyalties when the Golden Flashes take on their alma maters in athletic contests. President Todd Diacon, his wife, Moema Furtado, and head football coach Sean Lewis all will experience that dual loyalty on Saturday when 51ºÚÁÏÍø faces the University of Wisconsin-Madison at noon at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
51ºÚÁÏÍø Nursing Alumna Reflects on May 4 Tragedy
In the spring of 1970, two-time 51ºÚÁÏÍø University alumna and registered nurse Pat Gless was a junior in 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s inaugural nursing program. While in class on Monday, May 4, a professor rushed into her classroom and warned students who could leave campus to do so. Fifty years later, Gless now reflects on the events surrounding that tragedy and how they have impacted her life and nursing career.
51ºÚÁÏÍø Debuts New TV Commercial Produced Entirely In-House
An ecology student testing water in a river. A nursing student assisting a patient. A music student performing onstage. These are just three of the 30 51ºÚÁÏÍø University students featured in the new 51ºÚÁÏÍø TV commercial that was developed and produced entirely in-house by 51ºÚÁÏÍø staff members who are all 51ºÚÁÏÍø graduates.
Flashes Sign Team IMPACT Recruit Mary Alice Tryda
51ºÚÁÏÍø University field hockey coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer is pleased to announce the signing of 10-year-old Mary Alice Tryda through Team IMPACT to the 51ºÚÁÏÍø field hockey team.
Ascendium Grant Will Streamline Transfers and Increase Student Retention, Graduations
The pathway from a two-year college to 51ºÚÁÏÍø University will soon become an easier road to travel for Ohio students, thanks to a grant awarded to 51ºÚÁÏÍø to collaborate with three Ohio community colleges to streamline the transfer process.
51ºÚÁÏÍø Celebrates Homecoming
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the 51ºÚÁÏÍø University fight song blared down Main Street, the city of Kent was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their 51ºÚÁÏÍø days, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes and the entire campus boomed with 51ºÚÁÏÍø pride.
Delta Air Lines Program Propels 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s Flight Technology Students to Careers as Pilots
51ºÚÁÏÍø University’s nationally ranked Flight Technology program, in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, is one of only three nationwide that Delta Air Lines selected this year to become a Delta Propel Partner, a program that creates career opportunities for students studying to be future commercial pilots.
51ºÚÁÏÍø Board Formalizes New 10-Year Agreement With Tuscarawas Campus
51ºÚÁÏÍø University’s long-standing relationship with the Tuscarawas County University Branch District to administer the Tuscarawas Campus of 51ºÚÁÏÍø will continue through June 30, 2030, in a new 10-year agreement approved by the 51ºÚÁÏÍø Board of Trustees.
51ºÚÁÏÍø Honors Seven Alumni With 2019 Alumni Awards
The 51ºÚÁÏÍø University Alumni Association is proud to announce its 2019 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at 51ºÚÁÏÍø.
51ºÚÁÏÍø Unveils World-Class FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center
51ºÚÁÏÍø University’s new FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center provides a world-class training ground to help aviation students and future pilots soar to even greater achievements.