Communications
Links Shared During Today’s Talking With Todd
President Diacon shares links that he mentioned during the April webcast of Talking With Todd. (4/23/25)
Message From the President Concerning Student Art Display
President Diacon addresses the student art display that brought considerable social media attention this past week. (4/19/25)
Reminder: Hear the Results of Our Engagement and Well-Being Survey on April 9
President Diacon reminds the university community that the results of the Engagement and Well-Being Survey will be shared on April 9. (4/7/25)
Supporting Kent State’s International Community
President Diacon addresses recent events regarding revoked visas. (4/4/25)
Hear the Results of Our Engagement and Well-Being Survey on April 9
President Diacon invites members of the university community to hear the results of Kent State’s Engagement and Well-Being Survey. (3/20/25)
Our Commitment to Caring Amid Changing Directives
President Diacon sends a message to students, faculty and staff affirming Kent State’s commitment to caring for all members of the university community. (2/18/25)
Leadership Transition in General Counsel
President Diacon announces to faculty and staff that Willis Walker, J.D., vice president and general counsel, retired on Jan. 31 and David Ochmann, J.D., has been named interim general counsel effective Feb. 1. (2/4/25)
Leadership Announcement
President Diacon announces to the university community that Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., will be named senior vice president for student life, effective Dec. 1. (11/20/24)
Tomorrow We Celebrate Our Democracy
President Diacon reflects on the importance of voting and emphasizes resilience and mutual support at Kent State as students prepare to engage in the electoral process and navigate its emotional impacts. (11/4/24)
Leadership Announcement
President Diacon announces to faculty and staff that Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., will be named executive vice president and provost. (11/1/24)
Annual Financial Update
President Diacon's communication to faculty and staff about the university's budget. (10/17/24)
We Need Your Input
President Diacon encourages members of the Kent State community to participate in the university’s Engagement and Well-Being Survey. (9/17/24)
Focusing on Our Purpose
President Diacon welcomes Kent State faculty and staff to the new fall semester and academic year. (8/20/24)
Let’s Renew Our Commitment to Kent State’s Core Values
President Diacon reflects on Kent State's core values. (1/16/24)
Warm Wishes From Todd Diacon and Moema Furtado
Season's Greetings from President Todd Diacon and First Lady Moema Furtado (12/18/23)
University Budget Update
President Diacon's communication to faculty and staff about the university's budget. (10/17/23)
Supporting Each Other During Overwhelming Times
President Diacon reflects on the violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip and encourages members of the Kent State community to practice and follow our Kent State core values. (10/10/23)
Students – Introducing the Division of People, Culture and Belonging
President Diacon shares with students that the university has brought two existing divisions together to form a new unit to better serve and support the Kent State community. (10/4/23)
Faculty and Staff – Introducing the Division of People, Culture and Belonging
President Diacon shares with faculty and staff that the university is bringing two existing divisions together to form a new unit to better serve and support the Kent State community. (9/22/23)
We’re Blue, Gold and Grateful
President Diacon welcomes faculty and staff to the fall semester and another academic year filled with promise. (8/24/23)
Leadership Transition in Student Affairs
President Diacon shares with the university community a leadership transition in the Division of Student Affairs. (7/18/23)
Our Deep Commitment to Access and Completion
President Diacon discusses the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in higher education and how it will not affect the university’s deep commitment to access and completion for all Kent State students. (6/29/23)
Update on Our Paris American Academy Friends and Colleagues
An update on the explosion at the Paris American Academy’s historic building, which had served as Kent State’s Paris home for 16 years. (6/28/23)
President Diacon Discusses Advancing Legislation in Columbus
Reminds the university community about our core values and our one core value that best captures our aspiration to be a supportive community: respect, kindness and purpose in all we do. (6/8/23)
Todd Diacon and the Dance Team
President Diacon joins the Kent State dance team at a recent basketball game. (2/3/2025)
Todd Tries It - Snow Removal
President Diacon works with the Kent State grounds crew to remove snow from the campus walkways. (1/17/2025)
When the Gen Z Employees Write the Script
President Diacon allows Gen Z employees to write the script of his latest video. (1/10/2025)
Todd Diacon - Fall 2024 Commencement Speech
President Todd Diacon addresses graduates at the fall 2024 commencement ceremonies. (12/14/24)
Band Facility
President Diacon tours the new band facility with the Kent State marching band. (11/19/2024)
Crawford Hall Dedication
President Todd Diacon's remarks at the dedication of Crawford Hall. (09/27/24)
Convocation Fall 2024
President Todd Diacon delivers a speech at the fall 2024 convocation ceremony. (8/23/24)
Summer 2024 Commencement
President Todd Diacon delivers a speech at the summer 2024 commencement ceremony. (8/10/24)
Spring 2024 Commencement
President Todd Diacon delivers a speech at the spring 2024 commencement ceremony. (5/9/24)
President Diacon Explores the May 4 Visitors Center
President Todd Diacon explores the May 4 Visitors Center with Alison Caplan, Director, May 4 Visitors Center. (4/25/24)
What’s the Big Idea - Johanna Solomon
President Diacon talks with Johanna Solomon, Assistant Professor, School of Peace and Conflict Studies. (4/24/24)
Kent State Regional Campus System Town Hall - February 2024
A Regional Campus System Town Hall with President Todd Diacon. (02/23/24)
What's The Big Idea - Spinal Injury Research With Dr. Lique Coolen - February 2024
Kent State President Todd Diacon chats with Lique Coolen, Ph.D., of the Brain Health Research Institute and her student researchers about the complexities of the nervous system, along with their progress around spinal cord research, in this edition of "What’s the Big Idea?" (02/13/24)
Whats The Big Idea - Student Life Study - February 2024
Kent State President Todd Diacon joins professors Karin Coifman, Ph.D., and John Gunstad, Ph.D., within the Department of Psychological Sciences to review a massive new research study of the habits that drive student success for this edition of "What's the Big Idea?" (02/13/24)
Kindness and Respect – Love and Peace
President Diacon urges community to show empathy and support for those at the forefront of current events. (2/1/24)
'That's The Kent State Way. Freedom Of Speech. Kindness And Respect.'
President Todd Diacon welcomed the Class of 2027 during a colorful and festive Convocation celebration, encouraging students to embrace the spirit of the university’s core values. (8/18/23)
President's commencement address underscores what some elected leaders have gotten wrong about Kent State's students.
şÚÁĎÍř President Todd Diacon delivered his commencement address to the thousands who gathered on Manchester Field on May 13 to celebrate the academic achievement of this year’s graduates. (5/17/23)
şÚÁĎÍř President Todd Diacon is at it again!
Todd Diacon visits the East Liverpool Campus to meet with Associate Professor of Sociology Lydia Rose, whose research focuses on improving community health and well-being through citizen science.
As part of his new video series called “What’s the Big Idea?”, Todd Diacon will take viewers inside the latest research opportunities happening at Kent State. (4/6/23)
This time, Todd Diacon finds himself at the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute (AMLCI).
Kent State President Todd Diacon meets with AMLCI Trustees Research Professor Oleg Lavrentovich, Ph.D., to discuss how his team is using liquid crystals to “domesticate” bacteria.
As part of his new video series called “What’s the Big Idea?”, Todd Diacon will take viewers inside the latest research opportunities happening at Kent State. (2/28/23)
This time, he finds himself engaging with Elizabeth Smith-Pryor, Ph.D., associate professor of history with Kent State’s College of Arts and Sciences.
So hop on board and let’s learn together.
As part of his new video series called “What’s the Big Idea?”, Todd Diacon will take viewers inside the latest research opportunities happening at Kent State. (12/7/22)
President Todd Diacon talks with a student and an assistant professor from Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering about the research they are conducting involving birds, drones and the challenges in keeping them from colliding in the sky.
As part of his new video series called “What’s the Big Idea?”, Todd Diacon will take viewers inside the latest research opportunities happening at Kent State. (11/28/22)
President Todd Diacon is in need of assistance to help catch up in his undergraduate French class that he enrolled in for fall semester. As his class meets four days per week, he's fallen a bit behind as students do from time to time.
So where does he turn? To Academic Coaching, of course, at the Center for Undergraduate Excellence (CUE).
For the latest installment of Todd Tries It, President Diacon is taking the initiative to ask for help. (11/4/22)
Ready for a ride and a peek into the future?
President Diacon Explores the Future of Emergency Care With Sara Bayramzadeh, Ph.D.
As part of his new video series called “What’s the Big Idea?”, Todd Diacon will take viewers inside the latest research opportunities happening at Kent State. (10/28/22)
Can Todd Diacon handle the heat of Culinary Services? Or is this a kitchen nightmare?
Kent State President Todd Diacon gives KSU Culinary Services a hand in the latest video of the "Todd Tries It" series.
This collaboration was part of the ongoing “Todd Tries It” (TTI) initiative where President Diacon immerses himself in an academic or campus activity to further connect with students, staff and faculty. (5/11/22)
Todd Diacon cleans up nicely as part of the Custodial Services crew.
Kent State President Todd Diacon gets the opportunity to work with our Custodial Services crew in the latest edition of Todd Tries It.
This collaboration was part of the ongoing “Todd Tries It” (TTI) initiative where President Diacon immerses himself in an academic or campus activity to further connect with students, staff and faculty. (5/11/22)
Todd Diacon goes for the gold up against Kent State students!
The Kent State Track & Field/Cross Country teams give Kent State President Todd Diacon a run for his money in the latest edition of Todd Tries It.
This collaboration was part of the ongoing “Todd Tries It” (TTI) initiative where President Diacon immerses himself in an academic or campus activity to further connect with students, staff and faculty. (11/18/21)
Have the president's goal-keeping skills kept up over the years?
Kent State President Todd Diacon joins the şÚÁĎÍř Golden Flashes field hockey team to take a swing at the sport in the latest edition of the Todd Tries It series!
Being a good sport was part of the ongoing “Todd Tries It” (TTI) initiative where President Diacon immerses himself in an academic or campus activity to further connect with students, staff and faculty. (10/13/21)
How hard can it be to fly a plane?
Kent State President Todd Diacon got a glimpse of that task when he piloted the flight simulator used by students in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
The president’s visit was part of the ongoing “Todd Tries It” (TTI) initiative where President Diacon immerses himself in an academic or campus activity to further connect with students, staff and faculty. (2/28/20)
Anchors Away! Todd Takes His Talents to TV2.
President Todd Diacon accepted the challenge of learning to read news live on the air and also to deliver the weather forecast from the green screen.
Taking part in TV2’s broadcast is part of the ongoing “Todd Tries It” (TTI) initiative where President Diacon immerses himself in an academic or campus activity to further connect with students, staff and faculty. (2/20/20)