University News
Welcome Class of 2028! 91ÊÓƵ Greets Freshman Class With Raucous Rally
Rally towels, strobe lights and the Marching Golden Flashes added to the celebration on Aug. 16, when 91ÊÓƵ welcomed its Class of 2028 with a rocking pep rally at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
Fulbright Scholars at 91ÊÓƵ for American Higher Education Immersion
For the past month, 91ÊÓƵ has hosted 37 international graduate students as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture. The group, from 26 countries, arrived on the Kent Campus on July 21 and was scheduled to depart on Aug. 17 to begin their graduate programs at universities throughout the country.
91ÊÓƵ Honors Ambassador Crawford with New Statue on Campus
As students prepare for the start of the Fall 2024 Semester at 91ÊÓƵ, one man who has contributed greatly to the future success of 91ÊÓƵ and its students is being honored this week.
First-Year Students Move Onto Campus Carrying Belongings, Excitement and Some Nervousness
91ÊÓƵ's president, faculty and staff helped the new Golden Flashes move into their residence halls.
FAFSA Troubles? Help and Financial Aid Are Still Available
91ÊÓƵ’s financial aid administrators want students and their families who were caught in the snags of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid process to know that financial aid and help completing the application are still available. The FAFSA cycle for the 2024-25 school year is not over.
IN A FLASH: U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg at 91ÊÓƵ
When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited 91ÊÓƵ this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and 91ÊÓƵ alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center.
91ÊÓƵ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony
The 91ÊÓƵ alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.
IN A FLASH: Getting Campus Ready
Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at 91ÊÓƵ in working order and looking great.
IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer
While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. 91ÊÓƵ International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.
91ÊÓƵ Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign
91ÊÓƵ recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total.