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A snow-covered sculpture on Front Campus.

IN A FLASH: Dashing Through The Snow

Significant snow accumulation early last week created serene scenes across campus as well as some frosty fun for Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡students.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Student Life , Spring Semester

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Risman Plaza at night.

Careful Planning Creates Safe Environments On Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Campuses

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡is committed to providing a safe environment for our students to live and learn and uses a multi-layered approach to assure security and wellness for our entire university community.

Tags: Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Police Services , Department of Public Safety , Student Life , Students First , Community & Society

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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡students hanging out on Risman Plaza

How Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Helps Students Find Community, Belonging and Purpose

For parents helping their children choose a university, one question rises above all others: Will my student thrive here? At Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡, students from diverse backgrounds and with varied goals consistently discover that the answer is yes—and their stories reveal why.

Tags: Student Life , Division of Enrollment Management

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Inmate Graduation Ceremony at Elkton

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Prison Reentry Program Featured on WKBN-TV

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Prison Reentry Program was recently featured on WKBN-TV for its partnership with FCI Elkton, featuring the inaugural class of 18 incarcerated students who earned their Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡associate degrees.

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Flash Focus: Antajuan Hightower

Meet Antajuan Hightower, a member of the Honors College and a human resource management major, from Boardman, Ohio.  

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Fostering Pathways mentors with students

‘I Felt Like I Was Being Welcomed Into a Community’

Fostering Pathways for Bright Futures is an innovative program within Kent State's University Outreach and Engagement that provides academic, emotional and social support while connecting young people to opportunities in higher education. It's making a real impact for students.

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

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It's never too late to earn a Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡degree. Linda Putaturo celebrates earning her bachelor's degree in December 2025 after returning to college to finish a degree she started decades earlier.

Crossing the Degree Finish Line at Last

Every semester, Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ reopens the door to a diploma for students who left college without finishing a degree.

A job opportunity, a family crisis, military service or running out of money – there are many reasons why students leave college without completing their studies.

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Sunrise near Student Recreation Fields by Elizabeth Kudravy.

IN A FLASH: Pastel Morning

A Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡staffer shared an image of a misty, painted sky on campus in early January.

Tags: Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Kent Campus , Student Life

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Flash Focus: Monica Fencil

Meet Monica Fencil, a junior exercise science major with a concentration in pre-physical therapy, from Butler, Pennsylvania. Fencil’s interest in the health field began early, shaped by being surrounded by family members who worked in healthcare.  

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Early January snowfall, Spring Semester 2026.

IN A FLASH: A Snowy Start

The first week of Spring Semester 2026 ended with colder temperatures and a snowstorm.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Student Life , Spring Semester

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