University News
ѿapphas an extensive list of class options for students. But where can a member of the ѿappcommunity go to find self-paced, free courses? The answer is closer than one might think. LinkedIn Learning takes the spotlight in this edition of “Where on the Web?”
ѿappUniversity is a new charter member of SEA Change, an initiative of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, in which universities commit to their systemic transformation into more diverse, equitable and inclusive spaces where a full range of talent can succeed in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.
Peggy Shadduck is vice president for Regional Campuses and dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies. She serves as the senior officer responsible for overall leadership of the ѿappRegional Campus system. Her role promotes student enrollment and academic success and is responsible for expanding the visibility, influence and effectiveness of ѿappas a catalyst for regional development.
ѿappUniversity officially broke ground on Crawford Hall, the future home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, on March 8 in a ceremony attended by more than 400 people, including university officials, donors, alumni, students, elected officials and special guests.
The ѿappUniversity Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Bachelor of Social Work degree during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held March 8. The new degree was developed based on the high demand for licensed social workers within the areas surrounding Kent State’s Regional Campuses. The program will be offered on the Ashtabula, Salem and Tuscarawas campuses.
ѿappUniversity’s diligence in integrating international education throughout its programs and culture is in the spotlight. ѿappis the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization. Meet two students currently displaying the university's excellence in global education.
To celebrate Women’s History Month and to honor Black History Month, Kent State’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in collaboration with Black United Students and the Department of Africana Studies, invites you to attend a virtual conversation Thursday, March 17, with Beverly Guy-Sheftall esteemed author, founding director of the Women’s Research and Resource Center and Anna Julia Cooper Professor of Women’s Studies at Spelman College.
ѿappUniversity continues to exemplify leadership in its mission to support students as the Kent Campus is designated as a Military Friendly® School for the 13th consecutive year in a row, earning a Gold award. In addition, ѿappUniversity at Trumbull earned a Silver award.
The ѿappUniversity Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Bachelor of Social Work degree during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held March 8. The new degree was developed based on the high demand for licensed social workers within the areas surrounding Kent State’s Regional Campuses.
ѿappUniversity President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the appointment of Sean Broghammer, Ph.D., as ѿappUniversity’s new vice president for enrollment management.