2022-2023 Staff Salary Increases
President Diacon announces staff salary increases. (8/4/22)
You Make Kent Special
Kent State University President Todd Diacon addresses the return to “normal” in-person work schedules, the ever-improving physical landscape on our campuses and an upcoming announcement of fun events during the week of Aug. 8-12, as we welcome faculty and staff back to mostly in-person work on our campuses. (7/14/22)
Let’s Lead by Example
President Diacon responds to the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. (6/27/22)
Join Us June 18 for Kent State’s Juneteenth Jubilee
President Diacon encourages the campus community to attend Kent State’s Juneteenth Jubilee on Saturday, June 18 at Manchester Field on the Kent Campus. This event is free and open to the public. (6/7/22)
Presidential Fellowship Application
President Diacon announces an opening for a Presidential Fellow to begin Fall Semester 2022. The Presidential Fellowship is designed to provide an opportunity for a mid-career and senior faculty to serve full time for at least two academic years advancing equity in STEMM fields at Kent State. (5/18/22)
Together, You Make Us Who We Are
President Diacon's end-of-the semester message. (5/10/22)
Kent State’s Faculty Athletics Representative
President Diacon Provides an update on Kent State’s Faculty Athletics Representative. (4/21/22)
Keeping Our Campuses Safe and Secure
President Diacon addresses a social media post widely viewed as a serious threat to campus security. (3/11/22)
Reflecting on Two Years
Kent State University President Todd Diacon's Covid-19 update. (3/10/22)
Leadership Update
President Diacon announces the appointment of Sean Broghammer, Ph.D., as Kent State University’s new vice president for enrollment management, effective March 1. (3/8/22)
Changes to Our Mask Requirements
Kent State University President Todd Diacon's Covid-19 update. (3/3/22)
Finalists Selected for Vice President for Enrollment Management
President Diacon is pleased to announce the search committee has completed the initial phase of its national search, recommending three finalists for the position of vice president for Enrollment Management. (2/15/22)
Working Our Plan Makes Us All Safer
Kent State University President Todd Diacon's Covid-19 update. (2/3/22)
Celebrating Our Heritage: Black History Month 2022
Kent State University President Todd Diacon's Black History Month message to the university community. (2/1/22)
Search for Vice President for Enrollment Management Announced
Kent State University President Todd Diacon announces the search for Vice President for Enrollment Management to the university community. (1/26/22)
Leadership Update
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Ward as Kent State University’s next vice president for university communications and marketing. (1/12/22)
Keeping Our Balance
President Diacon looks forward to opening the semester as scheduled with safe in-person classes and enriching opportunities to learn and grow.
(1/11/22)
Warm Wishes From Todd Diacon And Moema Furtado
As we dash through the snow – and the year – we wish everyone a healthy, happy season and a bright new year! (12/20/21)
Together as a Community
President Diacon's message to the Kent State Community for Winter 2021 (12/17/21)
Finalists Selected for Vice President for University Communications and Marketing
President Diacon is pleased to announce the search committee has completed the initial phase of its national search, recommending three finalists for the position of vice president for university communications and marketing. (12/1/21)
We Are Blue, Gold and Grateful
President Diacon takes a moment to recognize the efforts of our hardworking and caring faculty and staff. (11/19/21)
We are Flashes Together
President Diacon discusses the next phase of strategic planning with Flashes Together: A Strategic Roadmap to a Distinctive Kent State. (11/10/21)
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
President Diacon communicates on Kent State University's observation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
(10/11/21)
University Budget Update
President Diacon's communication to faculty, staff & students about the university's budget. (10/9/21)
Search for Vice President for University Communications and Marketing
President Diacon provides an update on the national search for Kent State’s vice president for university communications and marketing. President Diacon requests input in identifying opportunities, challenges and desired characteristics for this key member of the senior leadership team.
(10/4/21)
KENT STATE TO PARTNER WITH IDEASTREAM PUBLIC MEDIA FOR MANAGEMENT OF WKSU
President Diacon announces that the Board of Trustees approved an agreement with Ideastream Public Media to operate our public radio station, WKSU, and its sister stations.
(9/15/21)
Complete the Kent State Two-Step
President Diacon encourages students, faculty and staff to complete the Kent State Two-Step as it relates to getting the Covid-19 vaccine and wearing face coverings.
(9/9/21)
Leadership Announcements
An update on recent actions regarding the senior administration of the university.
(8/31/21)
Kent State Announces Kent State Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement
President Diacon announces Kent State's Covid-19 vaccine requirements to students, faculty and staff.
(8/27/21)
Faculty and Staff - Flashes Take Care of Flashes
Students - Flashes Take Care of Flashes
President Diacon welcomes Kent State students, faculty and staff back to campus.
(8/23/21)