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)
Reflecting on Two Years
Kent State University President Todd Diacon's Covid-19 update. (3/10/22)
Changes to Our Mask Requirements
Kent State University President Todd Diacon's Covid-19 update. (3/3/22)
Working Our Plan Makes Us All Safer
Kent State University President Todd Diacon's Covid-19 update. (2/3/22)
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)
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)
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)
In Person and With Gratitude
President Diacon recognizes the Golden Flash employees who were always working in person during the pandemic and welcomes remaining Kent State staff back to in-person work.
(5/27/21)
Students: Hold on a Minute and Flash Your Arm
President Diacon shares an important reminder to students about how they can be armed in the fight against COVID-19 by turning the Flashes Save Seven into the Flashes Safe Eight.
(4/6/21)
Making Sense of Fall 2021
President Diacon shares planning for fall semester and indicates the goal is to approach a more normal level of operations with more in-person opportunities for living, learning and working.
(2/15/21)
On The Wings Of Morning: Staying Safe During The Pandemic
President Diacon reminds everyone that even as the end of the pandemic draws near, it still poses a great danger. (1/19/21)
It's Not Light Yet, But It's Getting There
President Diacon reflects on this unprecedented year. (12/17/20)
MAC Votes to Play Football
President Diacon's communication to faculty and staff, sharing information about the Mid-America Conference (MAC) vote to resume football this fall. (9/25/20)
Respect, Kindness and Purpose in All We Do
President Diacon's communication to the university community about reopening and operating during the COVID-19 era, the challenges and how our core values provide direction (8/24/20)
Update on Kent State University Fall Sports
President Diacon's communication to Kent State Student-Athletes (8/8/20)
We’re All in This Together
President Diacon's communication to faculty and staff addressing the new academic year (8/6/20)
Things Will Be Different, but We’re All in This Together
President Diacon's communication to Golden Flashes welcoming students to the new academic year (8/6/20)
Important Information: Watch Return to Campus Video
President Diacon's & Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar Hylton's communication to Golden Flashes regarding our return to campus (8/5/20)
A Message to the Kent State Community: An Update About Our International Students
President Diacon's communication to Golden Flashes regarding our international students (7/14/20)
A Message to the Kent State Community Regarding Our International Students
President Diacon's communication to Golden Flashes regarding our international students (7/10/20)
You Have the (Immediate) Future of Kent State in Your Hands
President Diacon's communication to Golden Flashes announcing the Flashes Safe Seven principles (6/17/20)
Planning in the Face of Uncertainty
President Diacon' message ensuring the university's commitment to provide the safest possible environments on campus while respecting the concerns of employees (5/28/20)
Reopening Committees Fall 2020
President Diacon's communication to the university community announcing the establishment of committees related to Fall 2020 reopening of school (4/30/20)
Ensuring Kent State's Future
President Diacon's communication to the faculty and staff (4/27/20)
Checking In
President Diacon's communication to the university community (4/2/20)
The End of the Beginning
President Diacon's communication to the university community (3/25/20)
Listen to Ariana
President Diacon's communication to the student body (3/16/20)
As We Prepare for Monday
President Diacon's email to the university community (3/13/20)
KSU Continues Remote Instruction for Remainder of Spring Semester
President Diacon's email to the university community (3/13/20)
Kent State to Stop Face-to-Face Classes, Begin Remote Classes
President Diacon's email to the university community (3/10/20)