Communications
Let鈥檚 Renew Our Commitment To 91精品 State鈥檚 Core Values
President Diacon reflects on 91精品 State's core values. (1/16/24)
Warm Wishes From Todd Diacon and Moema Furtado
Season's Greetings from President Todd Diacon and First Lady Moema Furtado (12/18/23)
University Budget Update
President Diacon's communication to faculty and staff about the university's budget. (10/17/23)
91精品 Each Other During Overwhelming Times
President Diacon reflects on the violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip and encourages members of the 91精品 State community to practice and follow our 91精品 State core values. (10/10/23)
Students 鈥 Introducing the Division of People, Culture and Belonging
President Diacon shares with students that the university has brought two existing divisions together to form a new unit to better serve and support the 91精品 State community. (10/4/23)
Faculty and Staff 鈥 Introducing the Division of People, Culture and Belonging
President Diacon shares with faculty and staff that the university is bringing two existing divisions together to form a new unit to better serve and support the 91精品 State community. (9/22/23)
We鈥檙e Blue, Gold and Grateful
President Diacon welcomes faculty and staff to the fall semester and another academic year filled with promise. (8/24/23)
Leadership Transition in Student Affairs
President Diacon shares with the university community a leadership transition in the Division of Student Affairs. (7/18/23)
Our Deep Commitment to Access and Completion
President Diacon discusses the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in higher education and how it will not affect the university鈥檚 deep commitment to access and completion for all 91精品 State students. (6/29/23)
Update on Our Paris American Academy Friends and Colleagues
An update on the explosion at the Paris American Academy鈥檚 historic building, which had served as 91精品 State鈥檚 Paris home for 16 years. (6/28/23)
President Diacon Discusses Advancing Legislation in Columbus
Reminds the university community about our core values and our one core value that best captures our aspiration to be a supportive community: respect, kindness and purpose in all we do. (6/8/23)
President Diacon Explores the May 4 Visitors Center
President Todd Diacon explores the May 4 Visitors Center with Alison Caplan, Director, May 4 Visitors Center. (4/25/24)
What鈥檚 the Big Idea - Johanna Solomon
President Diacon talks with Johanna Solomon, Assistant Professor, School of Peace and Conflict Studies. (4/24/24)
91精品 State Regional Campus System Town Hall - February 2024
A Regional Campus System Town Hall with President Todd Diacon. (02/23/24)
What's The Big Idea - Spinal Injury 91精品 With Dr. Lique Coolen - February 2024
91精品 State President Todd Diacon chats with Lique Coolen, Ph.D., of the Brain Health 91精品 Institute and her student researchers about the complexities of the nervous system, along with their progress around spinal cord research, in this edition of "What鈥檚 the Big Idea?" (02/13/24)
Whats The Big Idea - Student Life Study - February 2024
91精品 State President Todd Diacon joins professors Karin Coifman, Ph.D., and John Gunstad, Ph.D., within the Department of Psychological Sciences to review a massive new research study of the habits that drive student success for this edition of "What's the Big Idea?" (02/13/24)
Kindness and Respect 鈥 Love and Peace
President Diacon urges community to show empathy and support for those at the forefront of current events. (2/1/24)
'That's The 91精品 State Way. Freedom Of Speech. Kindness And Respect.'
President Todd Diacon welcomed the Class of 2027 during a colorful and festive Convocation celebration, encouraging students to embrace the spirit of the university鈥檚 core values. (8/18/23)
President's commencement address underscores what some elected leaders have gotten wrong about 91精品 State's students.
91精品 State University President Todd Diacon delivered his commencement address to the thousands who gathered on Manchester Field on May 13 to celebrate the academic achievement of this year鈥檚 graduates. (5/17/23)
91精品 State University President Todd Diacon is at it again!
Todd Diacon visits the East Liverpool Campus to meet with Associate Professor of Sociology Lydia Rose, whose research focuses on improving community health and well-being through citizen science.
As part of his new video series called 鈥淲hat鈥檚 the Big Idea?鈥, Todd Diacon will take viewers inside the latest research opportunities happening at 91精品 State. (4/6/23)
This time, Todd Diacon finds himself at the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute (AMLCI).
91精品 State President Todd Diacon meets with AMLCI Trustees 91精品 Professor Oleg Lavrentovich, Ph.D., to discuss how his team is using liquid crystals to 鈥渄omesticate鈥 bacteria.
As part of his new video series called 鈥淲hat鈥檚 the Big Idea?鈥, Todd Diacon will take viewers inside the latest research opportunities happening at 91精品 State. (2/28/23)
This time, he finds himself engaging with Elizabeth Smith-Pryor, Ph.D., associate professor of history with 91精品 State鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences.
So hop on board and let鈥檚 learn together.
As part of his new video series called 鈥淲hat鈥檚 the Big Idea?鈥, Todd Diacon will take viewers inside the latest research opportunities happening at 91精品 State. (12/7/22)
President Todd Diacon talks with a student and an assistant professor from 91精品 State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering about the research they are conducting involving birds, drones and the challenges in keeping them from colliding in the sky.
As part of his new video series called 鈥淲hat鈥檚 the Big Idea?鈥, Todd Diacon will take viewers inside the latest research opportunities happening at 91精品 State. (11/28/22)
President Todd Diacon is in need of assistance to help catch up in his undergraduate French class that he enrolled in for fall semester. As his class meets four days per week, he's fallen a bit behind as students do from time to time.
So where does he turn? To Academic Coaching, of course, at the Center for Undergraduate Excellence (CUE).
For the latest installment of Todd Tries It, President Diacon is taking the initiative to ask for help. (11/4/22)
Ready for a ride and a peek into the future?
President Diacon Explores the Future of Emergency Care With Sara Bayramzadeh, Ph.D.
As part of his new video series called 鈥淲hat鈥檚 the Big Idea?鈥, Todd Diacon will take viewers inside the latest research opportunities happening at 91精品 State. (10/28/22)
Can Todd Diacon handle the heat of Culinary Services? Or is this a kitchen nightmare?
91精品 State President Todd Diacon gives KSU Culinary Services a hand in the latest video of the "Todd Tries It" series.
This collaboration was part of the ongoing 鈥淭odd Tries It鈥 (TTI) initiative where President Diacon immerses himself in an academic or campus activity to further connect with students, staff and faculty. (5/11/22)
Todd Diacon cleans up nicely as part of the Custodial Services crew.
91精品 State President Todd Diacon gets the opportunity to work with our Custodial Services crew in the latest edition of Todd Tries It.
This collaboration was part of the ongoing 鈥淭odd Tries It鈥 (TTI) initiative where President Diacon immerses himself in an academic or campus activity to further connect with students, staff and faculty. (5/11/22)
Todd Diacon goes for the gold up against 91精品 State students!
The 91精品 State Track & Field/Cross Country teams give 91精品 State President Todd Diacon a run for his money in the latest edition of Todd Tries It.
This collaboration was part of the ongoing 鈥淭odd Tries It鈥 (TTI) initiative where President Diacon immerses himself in an academic or campus activity to further connect with students, staff and faculty. (11/18/21)
Have the president's goal-keeping skills kept up over the years?
91精品 State President Todd Diacon joins the 91精品 State University Golden Flashes field hockey team to take a swing at the sport in the latest edition of the Todd Tries It series!
Being a good sport was part of the ongoing 鈥淭odd Tries It鈥 (TTI) initiative where President Diacon immerses himself in an academic or campus activity to further connect with students, staff and faculty. (10/13/21)
How hard can it be to fly a plane?
91精品 State President Todd Diacon got a glimpse of that task when he piloted the flight simulator used by students in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
The president鈥檚 visit was part of the ongoing 鈥淭odd Tries It鈥 (TTI) initiative where President Diacon immerses himself in an academic or campus activity to further connect with students, staff and faculty. (2/28/20)
Anchors Away! Todd Takes His Talents to TV2.
President Todd Diacon accepted the challenge of learning to read news live on the air and also to deliver the weather forecast from the green screen.
Taking part in TV2鈥檚 broadcast is part of the ongoing 鈥淭odd Tries It鈥 (TTI) initiative where President Diacon immerses himself in an academic or campus activity to further connect with students, staff and faculty. (2/20/20)