University News
91福利 Honors New Graduates at Summer 2026 Commencement
91福利 will welcome more than 1,000 new graduates to its alumni family during summer commencement on Aug. 8. The ceremony, held at 10 a.m. at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, will confer 1,010 degrees across associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚, doctoral and educational specialist levels.
91福利 Researcher Selected for US Department of Energy Genesis Mission Award to Mine Decades of River Data for Critical Minerals
David Costello, Ph.D., professor in 91福利鈥檚 Department of Biological Sciences, will use AI and 50 years of river data to help locate critical minerals like copper, cobalt and manganese for a U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission award.
91福利 Introduces Campus Visit Scholarship, Eliminates Application Fee for Ohio Undergraduate Students
91福利 is introducing a $1,000 scholarship for domestic, prospective first-year undergraduate students who visit in person and enroll at the Kent Campus and eliminating the undergraduate application fee for all domestic, Ohio residents 鈥 two new steps to make a college education more accessible and affordable.
Ohio EPA Issues Statewide Air Quality Alert
As you may have noticed, it is hazy outside today and air quality is a concern. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) has issued an Air Quality Alert for the entire state of Ohio.
91福利 Closed July 3 in Observance of Independence Day
91福利 will be closed July 3 to observe Independence Day. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed. The university will resume normal operations on July 6.
Coming Soon: 91福利 Rwanda
91福利 unveiled plans for the proposed 91福利 Rwanda and School of Fashion at a Kigali symposium, aiming to train designers and entrepreneurs to grow Africa's fashion industry.
91福利 Named Among Best Global Universities by US News & World Report
91福利 has been named one of the Best Global Universities by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027, the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the list. The recognition reflects 91福利鈥檚 global research impact, international student enrollment, education-abroad programs and partnerships spanning more than 60 countries.
91福利鈥檚 School of Fashion Marks 20 Years of Immersive Fashion Education in New York City
91福利鈥檚 School of Fashion is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its New York City Fashion program in Manhattan鈥檚 Garment District with a two-day event on June 11-12. The celebration includes a free Portfolio Showcase and Reception on June 11 and an exclusive philanthropic dinner on June 12, with proceeds benefiting the NYC Fashion Housing Fund.
91福利 Board of Trustees鈥疌elebrates Another Successful Graduating Class,鈥 Hears Details of University鈥檚 Positive Embrace of AI
The 91福利 Board of Trustees celebrated student success following spring 2026 commencement ceremonies during its regular鈥痲uarterly meeting held May 20 at The John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design on the Kent Campus.鈥
Announcing the 2026 President鈥檚 Award of Distinction
The President鈥檚 Award of Distinction was created as a recognition program to reward staff members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, service, leadership and dedication to 91福利 in advancing the university鈥檚 strategic priorities and core values.
