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Michele Curran Cornell

History Alumna Works to Honor American Heroes Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

In a quiet office at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, Michele Curran Cornell spends her weekdays immersed in history — not the kind found in textbooks, but the kind that impacts families and honors those who gave everything for our country. 

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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Youth Winds Performs in Nation's Capital

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Youth Winds had the unique opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. this spring, giving meaningful performances alongside famous monuments and making lasting connections with renowned musicians.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Students First, Community Impact

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‘All Three Were Very Honorable, Good Men’

A Mantua woman who worked at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡in the Office of the President from 1951 to 1971 recently celebrated her 110th birthday. She recalls her time at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡and shares a few reflections from her long life. 

Tags: Profiles, University News, Community Impact, Office of the President, Community & Society

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Crawford Fountain

IN A FLASH: The Fountain Is ON!

Water flowed for the first time in the newly completed Crawford Fountain in the courtyard outside Crawford Hall, home of Kent State's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship. 

Tags: University News, Community Impact, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, University Facilities Management, Office of the University Architect

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Writing Our Lives

Professors Help High School Students Succeed Through Poetry, Art and Virtual Reality

The Crystal, a three-story, glass atrium and entrance to the Akron Art Museum, provided the perfect backdrop for these diamonds in the rough, a coming-of-age collection manifested in the proud work of multi-talented, middle and high school students from Akron participating in a program designed to illicit self-expression through poetry, art and virtual reality.

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Spring Opera 2025

IN A FLASH: Fairies, Fantasy and Song!

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Opera Theatre's spring production featured scenes from a selection of famous operas with themes both natural and supernatural. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, School of Music, School of Theatre and Dance, Community Impact, Community & Society

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I Promise students visiting the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Airport.

IN A FLASH: Young Minds Soaring

Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering led a fun, immersive field trip for a group of sixth graders from the I Promise School, Akron Public Schools.

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Dancers at 2025 Juneteenth Jubilee

IN A FLASH: A Joyous Juneteenth Celebration

Kent State's fourth annual Juneteenth Jubilee welcomed the community to celebrate the rich history of Black Americans with live music, dance performances, food trucks, vendors and more. 

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A dress designed by a Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡School of Fashion student debuted along with a collection of Salvador Dali paintings.

Salvador Dalí Paintings Make Their Debut Alongside Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Fashion School Creations

An exhibit of rare Salvador Dalí paintings and a collection of garments designed by Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ School of Fashion students inspired by the Dalí artwork has opened at Peg’s Gallery in Hudson, Ohio. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Student Life, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, Design at Kent State

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Geauga Campus Dean Angela Spalsbury, Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel and Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡President Todd Diacon

Ohio Lieutenant Governor Visits Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Geauga, Touts Nursing Program as Job Creator

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ at Geauga on June 9 to tour its nursing program with President Todd Diacon and Geauga Dean Angela Spalsbury, Ph.D. Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Today was there when Tressel later took part in a roundtable discussion with Geauga County leaders and educators to share ideas on how best to prepare Ohio’s workforce.

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