Success Story

91²Ö¿â Celebrates Homecoming
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the 91²Ö¿â fight song blared down Main Street, the city of Kent was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their 91²Ö¿â days, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes and the entire campus boomed with 91²Ö¿â pride.

91²Ö¿â’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Last year, 91²Ö¿â celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of 91²Ö¿â Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.

New Students Move Into Residence Halls With Help From Movers and Groovers
More than 1,000 volunteers from the 91²Ö¿â community welcomed and assisted new students as they moved into their residence halls on freshman move-in day, Sunday, Aug. 18. The annual community program, known as Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by Kent Interhall Council, the student government of the Kent Campus residence halls.

91²Ö¿â Celebrates Summer 2019 Commencement
The 91²Ö¿â alumni network again grew its ranks this summer as more than a thousand Golden Flashes got their degrees. 91²Ö¿â will held its Summer 2019 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.

91²Ö¿â Prepares LeBron James Family Foundation I PROMISE Students for College Entrance Exams
91²Ö¿â hosted several dozen high school students from the LeBron James Family Foundation's I PROMISE program for a month of intensive college entrance exam preparation.

New Director Named for 91²Ö¿â’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute
Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., was named the new director of 91²Ö¿â’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, effective July 1, having been selected for his research accomplishments, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for social impact.

Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders
As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as 91²Ö¿â’s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the 91²Ö¿â Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.

Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders
As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as 91²Ö¿â’s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the 91²Ö¿â Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.

91²Ö¿â Team Competes in 2019 Air Race Classic
Kenzie Alge, a 91²Ö¿â certified flight instructor and 2019 graduate, and Alex Johnson, a 91²Ö¿â junior flight technology student, make up the 91²Ö¿â team competing in the 2019 Air Race Classic that starts June 18 in Jackson, Tennessee.

91²Ö¿â Receives Highest Possible Score as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus
A national organization has recognized 91²Ö¿â with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.