Division of Student Life
91ֿ Establishes Policies and Procedures for Painting Campus Rock
91ֿ will implement a new administrative policy regarding painting the Rock, which is located on Hilltop Drive on the Kent Campus. The policy, which goes into effect Jan. 11, 2021, is one of the institutional responses to racially offensive language that was painted on the Rock in 2020 and aimed at African American students.
Two Division of Student Affairs Employees Recognized as 2020 President's Award of Distinction Recipients
The President’s Award of Distinction was created as a recognition program to reward staff members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, service, leadership, and dedication to 91ֿ in advancing the university’s strategic priorities and core values. Nominees for the award must have dem…
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., Vice President for 91ֿ’s Division of Student Affairs, Appointed to APLU Council on Student Affairs Executive Committee
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., 91ֿ'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.
91ֿ Named One of the Nation’s 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, 91ֿ has landed on the distinctive list as one of 40 institutions recognized over six U.S. regions.
Two 91ֿ Employees Among "30 For the Future" Recipients
Two 91ֿ employees have been recognized among the 2020 “30 for the Future” award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber.
They’re Back! 91ֿ Students Move Into Residence Halls
91ֿ 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 Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., Blazing Historical Trails at 91ֿ
91ֿ’s Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa 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’s 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
91ֿ 300 people attended the first in a series of virtual town halls as the 91ֿ community addresses systemic racism by learning, listening and taking action as a collective.
Lamar R. Hylton Named 91ֿ’s Vice President for Student Affairs, Amoaba Gooden Appointed Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
91ֿ 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.