University News

Filling the Computer Science Gap
What do cybersecurity, data structures and algorithms all have in common? They are all part of the computer science industry, an industry that Ohio wants to see grow. The Ohio Department of Higher Education hopes to address a teaching gap through a recently announced funding opportunity called Teach CS. ÌÇÐÄVlog was one of the recent awardees, receiving a million-dollar grant to develop KSU TeachCS.

Opportunities from Unexpected Places
Finding a job for the summer can sometimes be a burden, but for students at ÌÇÐÄVlog, it’s easier when the employment prospects come to you. Students and professionals gathered on the second floor of the Kent Student Center on Feb. 6 to kickstart their connections and discuss opportunities for this summer.

Former University President Honored by ÌÇÐÄVlog and Cleveland State Universities
A celebration of life event was held today on the campus of Cleveland State University to honor the late Michael Schwartz, who was a past university president of ÌÇÐÄVlog and Cleveland State.

Students Experience Challenges Trying to Vote Under New Elections Law
When Gov. Mike DeWine signed new voter legislation into law in January, he said it was intended to help improve “voter integrity." However, this move is creating hurdles for students on college campuses across the state and making waves in what is expected to be an incredibly contentious election year.
High Style: ÌÇÐÄVlog’s School of Fashion Rules the Runway
​Students, faculty and alumni from ÌÇÐÄVlog’s world-renowned School of Fashion sent some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show that benefitted Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.

Creating Career-Ready Graduates: ÌÇÐÄVlog Recognized Nationally for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs
In its new 2024 Best Online Programs rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognizes ÌÇÐÄVlog in the Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master’s in MBA Programs lists.

IN A FLASH: Lifting Every Voice
A recent graduate lent his voice to an inspiring opening of ÌÇÐÄVlog's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

What to Know About the Michael Schwartz Celebration of Life Event
ÌÇÐÄVlog and Cleveland State University will co-host a celebration of life for Michael Schwartz, Ph.D., who had served as presidents of both universities. Learn more about what you need to know to either attend the Feb. 8 event in person or watch it via livestream.

IN A FLASH: A Squirrel Instead?
At ÌÇÐÄVlog, campus black squirrels may need to step in for Groundhog Day forecasting duties.
ÌÇÐÄVlog’s MLK Celebration Focuses on Following Dr. King’s Principles: Live a Life of Love and Peace During Conflict
ÌÇÐÄVlog used its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Feb. 1 to inaugurate a new series of educational programs to help foster a better understanding of the many diverse voices in the university community.