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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Entrepreneurship Major Finds Success with Hand-Stamped Jewelry Company

For as long as she can remember, Lauren Hollis has enjoyed being an entrepreneur. Her love for entrepreneurship began as a young child as she made bookmarks from strips of paper and sold them door to door in her neighborhood.

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Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Students Planting Trees at Trees for the Future

Planting Today Means 'Trees for the Future'

The Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡community planted more than 100 trees in the Climate Change Grove to help offset the university’s carbon footprint and provide a way to research the effects of climate change in our immediate environments.

Tags: Research & Science , Student Life , Global Impact

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Students forming the letter "K" on campus.

Meet the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Class of 2026

Hailing from 39 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., this freshman class also represents 31 countries, more than doubling the freshman international student population from the previous year.

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Admissions

This student found a swinging place to study.

IN A FLASH: Swing and Study

Students found unique places to study during the the last warm days of fall. 

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People inside of, and outside of a food truck.

IN A FLASH: Food Truck Wednesdays!

The Food Truck Series on Risman Plaza runs Wednesdays from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. through Oct. 12. 

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Brenna Parker From Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡to the White House And Back

From Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡to the White House And Back

The School of Media and Journalism hosted Brenna Parker, digital director for Vice President Kamala Harris, for refreshments and a discussion with Parker about her journey at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡and beyond.

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On A Roll!

Skaters Gonna Skate

Current Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡students had a chance to relive what many of their parents did at the same age -- roller skate!  More than 400 students donned skates Sept. 26 for a throwback night at the Kent Student Center. A special 40-by-80-foot rink was constructed inside the ballroom as…

Tags: Student Life , Homecoming , Kent Student Center

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Students donating blood on campus.

IN A FLASH: Give A Little To Save A Life

Donating blood is another way Golden Flashes help the community -- and save lives. 

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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Color Guard member practices a flag toss on campus.

IN A FLASH: Pre-Homecoming Excitement Swirls Around Campus

On the eve of Homecoming, people all over campus are getting ready for the weekend celebration. 

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Title IX Celebrates 50 Years

'Title IX not only changed my life, but literally saved my life'

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡is honoring and commemorating the 50th anniversary of Title IX legislation with a year-long celebration, highlighting the success and impact of women's athletics at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡.

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