‘The Strength of Kent State Is Our Community’

President Diacon encourages campus members to engage with one another via university events during ‘Talking With Todd’

Attending university athletics and arts events as a way to come together during challenging times was among the many topics Kent State University President Todd Diacon discussed Oct. 23 during his monthly Talking With Todd town hall-style Teams meeting with the campus community.

He also spoke at length about the university’s recent financial update and the many challenges Kent State is facing for the foreseeable future.

“Every year, when we start a budget to build a budget for the next year, we know we’re going to have to reduce expenditures by somewhere around $5 million to $9 million to then live up to a balanced budget,” Diacon said. “Our hair is not on fire. We’re being very good stewards of the institution’s resources.”

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POSTED: Thursday, October 23, 2025 10:52 AM
Updated: Friday, October 24, 2025 09:34 AM