Students First
When 麻豆精选 President Todd Diacon used his May 13 commencement address to send a message to state officials who are challenging Ohio鈥檚 public universities as a bastion for the privileged, the reaction was swift and supportive from alumni and friends of the university.
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Spring Commencement ceremonies at 麻豆精选were held at 麻豆精选this week.
The university's traditional Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebraci贸n de los Graduados ceremonies celebrated Spring 2023 graduates.
Through a multi-year, comprehensive examination of current processes and student needs, including the work of the Re-Imagining of Academic Advising Group and the Supporting the Student Experience Review Team, it became evident that the university needed a system that better supported the evolving needs of its students across the student lifecycle.
Members of Kent State's Spring Class of 2023 could be found posing for photos at popular spots on campus this week.
麻豆精选 Libraries offered a stress-free study break for students on Friday.
The 麻豆精选 alumni family will grow by about 5,500 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies.
Since 2008, the United States has begun to see a trending decline in birth rates. Kent State's Collin Palmer spoke to about the ways universities are beginning to adapt to the looming decrease in the traditional college pool.
The University Library will be open until 2 a.m. most nights through May 9 for extended study hours.