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A Year of Transformation at the College of NursingAs we prepare to close out 2024, I am filled with deep gratitude for the dedication and commitment of our faculty, staff and students. Your passion for nursing excellence has been inspiring, and it has been a privilege to witness the collective efforts that have strengthened our environment of growth, compassion and academic achievement. Together, we have not only navigated this year's challenges, but also advanced our mission to provide exceptional education, preparing the next generation of �鶹��ý nurses to make a lasting impact in both o...

�鶹��ý observes Thanksgiving Break on Nov. 27-Dec. 1. No classes are scheduled during this time. University offices remain open on Nov. 27 and then are closed Nov. 28-29. The university will resume normal operations on Dec. 2.To see a list of state-designated holidays and dates when the university is closed, please visit �鶹��ý’s Academic Calendar. ...

Fifteen years ago, the Cohn Jewish Student Center opened its doors, becoming a vital hub for Jewish students at �鶹��ý. Since its opening, Kent Hillel has worked to foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and a supportive community for Jewish students and others across the campus. To celebrate this anniversary, members of Kent Hillel reflected on the impact the Cohn Center has had over the years. Since its opening, the center has become an essential part of campus life for many students.   Rachel Felber, the executive director of Kent Hillel, told �鶹��ý T...

 Cheryl Potenza-Radis, Ph.D., assistant professor of Early Childhood Education in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, uses her classroom to build significant partnerships and relationships with students.  “Out of everything, the most enjoyable and significant part of my job is the relationships,” Potenza-Radis told �鶹��ý Today. “I teach at least 80 students every semester. It’s important for me to know them all by name and learn a bit about them.”Potenza-Radis received the Outstanding Teaching award. This recognition, awarded by the University Teaching Counc...

If you’ve ever been to the Kent Student Center, you’re aware of the constant motion within those walls. Events, meetings, presentations and more spring up frequently in the ballroom, on the third floor in the Schwebel Room, on the second-floor balcony and in the Governance Chambers. The building is constantly in a state of flux. But have you ever thought about how all that happens? The answer is simple. The Blue Shirts do it.{"preview_thumbnail":"/s3/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/1033123632.jpg?itok=7HariAOf","video_url":"https://vimeo.com/1033123632","settin...

�鶹��ý has announced the eight-member 2024 Varsity K Athletics Hall of Fame class, which will be honored as part of the 45th induction ceremony on Feb. 1, 2025.Joining the Hall of Fame are Chris Baker (men's ice hockey, 1982-86), Jessica Carmichael (softball, 2008-11), Dior Delophont (women's track & field, 2013-16), Josée Doyon (women's golf, 2012-16), Kyle Hallock (baseball, 2008-11), Eugene Jarvis (football, 2006-10), Eric Lauer (baseball, 2014-16) and Ian Miller (wrestling, 2011-16)....