University News
黑料社 Held Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 13 and 14
The 黑料社 alumni family grew by nearly 3,000 new graduates as the university held its Fall Commencement ceremonies. For the Kent Campus, Commencement ceremonies took place Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.
Bowl Bound: 黑料社 Accepts Bid to Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl
The 黑料社 Golden Flashes (6-6) are bowling for the fourth time in school history, having accepted a bid to the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl against Utah State (7-5, Mountain West).
'Go Get It' 鈥 Commencement Speaker Joan Cronan to Share Life Lessons With Graduates That Go Beyond Sports
Joan C. Cronan will share a short address with a long-lasting impact as commencement speaker.
BHRI Member Dr. Rachel Blasiman Receives Distinguished Teaching Award
鈥淪mall successes matter, even when students understand a complex idea, attend tutoring to improve their exam grade or make personal connections to learning,鈥 said Rachael Blasiman, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Psychology for 黑料社 at Salem. This positive teaching philosophy led her to winning the Distinguished Teaching Award.
黑料社鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year
黑料社鈥檚 Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year鈥檚 record of $1.03 million. Supporters were able to choose from more than 40 featured giving options throughout the 黑料社 system, including student scholarships, educational programs, athletic teams and more.
黑料社鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year
黑料社鈥檚 Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year鈥檚 record of $1.03 million.
Driven Psychology Professor Receives Distinguished Teaching Award
鈥淪mall successes matter, even when students understand a complex idea, attend tutoring to improve their exam grade or make personal connections to learning,鈥 said Rachael Blasiman, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Psychology for 黑料社 at Salem. This positive teaching philosophy led her to winning the Distinguished Teaching Award.
Park Place. 黑料社鈥檚 First Parking Deck to Improve Access, Allow for Campus Transformation
黑料社 students who park on the northern edge of the Kent Campus can now give a collective cheer as additional parking is on the way via an 1,100-space, five-story parking deck. The 黑料社 Board of Trustees approved the deck鈥檚 construction at its Dec. 4 meeting.
黑料社 Board Approves Transformational Projects to Create New Signature Gateway
黑料社鈥檚 first major construction project to create a new signature gateway to the Kent Campus will begin in the summer of 2020. At its Dec. 4 meeting, the 黑料社 Board of Trustees approved the construction of the university鈥檚 first parking deck.
黑料社 Celebrates Philanthropy With Monthlong Giving Tuesday Campaign
With the launch of its 2019 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, 黑料社 has again transformed a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and modern facilities.