Speeches & Communications

Communications

President Diacon Discusses Senate Bill 83, Proposed State Budget During Latest ‘Talking With Todd’

More than 530 employees joined Kent State University President Todd Diacon for his latest edition of “Talking With Todd.” (5/1/23)


Reminder: Talking With Todd Today at 2:30 p.m.

President Diacon invites faculty and staff to take part in a new live video chat, Talking With Todd. (5/1/23)


Talking With Todd - May 1

President Diacon invites faculty and staff to take part in a new live video chat, Talking With Todd. (4/24/23)


Talking With Todd - Feb 9

President Diacon invites faculty and staff to take part in a new monthly live video chat, Talking With Todd. (2/9/23)


Reminder: Talking With Todd Today at 11 a.m.

President Diacon invites faculty and staff to take part in a new monthly live video chat, Talking With Todd. (12/18/22)


Finalists Selected For Vice President For Research And Sponsored Programs

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 research and sponsored programs. (11/21/22)


Talking with Todd - Nov 3

President Diacon invites faculty and staff to take part in a new monthly live video chat, Talking With Todd. (10/28/22)


University Budget Update

President Diacon's communication to faculty and staff about the university's budget. (10/14/22)


Indigenous Peoples Day

President Diacon's message about Indigenous Peoples Day 2022. (10/10/22)


Search For Vice President For Research And Sponsored Programs

President Diacon announces the launch of Kent State's national search for an accomplished and collaborative leader to serve as our vice president for research and sponsored programs. Working to maintain momentum as an R1 institution, Kent State is now moving forward in identifying permanent leadership for the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs. (9/26/22)


Presidential Fellow

President Diacon announces the appointment of Joseph Ortiz, Ph.D., as the Kent State Presidential Fellow. (8/31/22)


Reminder: Talking With Todd Today At 3 P.M.

President Diacon reminds faculty and staff to take part in a new monthly live video chat, Talking With Todd. (8/30/22)


Reminder: Talking With Todd This Tuesday at 3 p.m.

President Diacon reminds faculty and staff to take part in a new monthly live video chat, Talking With Todd. (8/29/22)


Talking with Todd - Tuesday, Aug. 30

President Diacon invites faculty and staff to take part in a new monthly live video chat, Talking With Todd. (8/23/22)

 

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Thanksgiving 2021

Thankful for Our Golden Flashes Family, 2021

This Thanksgiving, we have the opportunity to consider three words that begin with “m.” In the history of presidential communications, the words “mask,” “mandate” and “mashed potatoes” (OK, that’s four words) have perhaps never appeared together.

 


 

Black History Month 2020

President Diacon's remarks at the 2020 Black History Month Celebration.

 

 


 

MLK Celebration

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, 2020

President Diacon's remarks at the 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

 


Mitch Landrieu

Introduction of Mitch Landrieu

President Diacon's introduction of Mitch Landrieu, Presidential Speaker Series.


Veterans Day 2019

Veterans Day Commemoration 2019

President Diacon's remarks at the 2019 Veterans Day Commemoration.


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Inaugural Ceremony

President Diacon’s Inaugural Address


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Plane Dedication and Aeronautics Expo

President Diacon's remarks at College of Aeronautics and Engineering EXPO and Plane Dedication.


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FedEx Academic Center Grand Opening

President Todd Diacon's remarks at FedEx Academic Center Grand Opening.


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Convocation Class of 2023

President Todd Diacon's remarks at convocation.

Presidential News

President Todd Diacon in the News