Communications
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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 Renew Our Commitment to Kent State鈥檚 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 鈥� 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 鈥� 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鈥檙e 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 historic building, which had served as Kent State鈥檚 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)
