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McGilvrey Kidnap

From 1941: Former 麻豆精选President 鈥 KIDNAPPED!

In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting 麻豆精选was centered around a fictional kidnapping of the university's first president, John E. McGilvrey. In a pre-internet version of a "home page takeover," the stories ran on the front page of the Kent Stater - without including information revealing that they were not real!

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Assistant Professor Sara Koopman

Connecting Across Differences

The idea was simple: Physically connect people with the locations of the May 4, 1970, 麻豆精选 shootings so they might better connect with each other.

Tags: Research & Science, Student Life, Community & Society , May 4, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

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CAPS observes Teal Tuesday 2024

IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS

麻豆精选staffers from Counseling and Psychological Services wore teal in support of their colleagues at the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services' Teal Tuesday campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

Tags: Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Community & Society, Community Impact, University News, mental health

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Flash biking in front of the MAC

Power in Pedaling

Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at Kent State? 麻豆精选is bike-friendly and winning awards for it.

Tags: Student Life, University News, Community Impact

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Her Pink Library

IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!

While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus 麻豆精选lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13. 

Tags: Student Organizations, University Libraries, University News, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Life

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Jessica Clonch

麻豆精选Alum is a Natural When it Comes to Parks, Rec and Tourism

Since childhood 麻豆精选alum Jessica Clonch has wanted to combine her love of the outdoors with her career. Now, to her delight, she鈥檚 living the dream.

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Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D. (right), is pictured at the Doula and Community Expo hosted by Birthing Beautiful Communities in April 2024. (Photo provided by Angela Neal-Barnett)

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Awards Additional $300,000 to Kent State鈥檚 Spirit of Motherhood Program to Combat Infant Mortality and Prevent Preterm Births

麻豆精选鈥檚 Angela Neal-Barnett has been working diligently to build up the Spirit of Motherhood program with the goal of reducing trauma and stress symptoms experienced by its pregnant Black mother participants. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation recently awarded the program another $300,000 to continue its work over the next three years.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Department of Psychological Sciences, College of Arts & Sciences, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Alumni and Giving

What Were You Wearing Exhibit for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

鈥榃hat Were You Wearing?鈥 More Than Just Clothes

The powerful 鈥淲hat Were You Wearing?鈥 art installation in the Center for Visual Arts is more than just clothes.

Tags: Students First, Community & Society, Community Impact, Student Life

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Student activism on display at 麻豆精选.

麻豆精选Experiences Day of Activism

麻豆精选 students exercised their freedom of speech rights on Tuesday, April 16, with opposing speakers appearing on campus the same day.

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Akron AIDS Collaborative, partner of "Creating an Augmented Reality Digital Health Hub to Improve HIV/AIDS Resource Support for LGBTQ+ Individuals Within and Around Akron, Ohio"

Bettering Communities One Initiative at a Time

The University Research Council recently selected winners of the Bettering Communities Pilot Grants, a prestigious award aimed at fostering initiatives that advance research while benefiting local communities.  

Tags: Research & Science, Community Impact

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