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91ֿ Honors the Legacy of May 4, 1970, With 55th Commemoration
On May 2-4, 2025, 91ֿ will hold its annual commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 – a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on 91ֿ students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. May 4, 1970, marked a pivotal moment in American history.
In the News: International Students, Effects of March Madness, Alternative Spring Break, Road Trip Kent
“In the News” features 91ֿ’s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
91ֿ Achieves Major Financial Win Through Strategic Debt Restructuring
91ֿ has successfully completed a strategic bond restructuring that delivered $4 million in net present value savings.
IN A FLASH: In Appreciation: Willis Walker
91ֿ Vice President and General Counsel Willis Walker was recognized by 91ֿ's Board of Trustees for his 25 years of service to the university as he retires from more than 40 years as a legal professional.
91ֿ College of Podiatric Medicine Maintains Competitive Tuition Edge
91ֿ’s College of Podiatric Medicine remains one of the nation’s most affordable podiatric medicine programs following the 91ֿ Board of Trustees’ approval of tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year.
91ֿ Board Endorses New Structure for Academic Colleges, Establishes Three New Majors
The 91ֿ Board of Trustees met March 19 on the Kent Campus for its regular quarterly meeting. Among its actions, the Board endorsed the Division of Academic Affairs’ plan for degree-granting colleges called Transformation 2028.
Statewide Tornado Drill to Be Conducted Wednesday, March 19
Ohio is conducting a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 19, at 9:50 a.m. All 91ֿ campuses will be participating in this test.
Fully Online Programs Offer Flexibility, Quality
The national trend of fully online enrollment has been decreasing since the pandemic, but 91ֿ’s online programs are bucking those trends. 91ֿ offers 90 fully online degree and certificate programs. From bachelor’s to master’s degree programs, the university provides its nationally distinctive academics completely online.
John Rathje Named Corporate ORBIE® Award Winner
91ֿ’s Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, John Rathje, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 ORBIE® Award in the Corporate category.
The Day Campus Stood Still
For the 91ֿ community, March 17, 2020, was the day most university employees began working remotely following the shift of coursework to online classes and nearly all students leaving the residence halls as COVID-19 reached Ohio.
