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Vietnamese student Martin Phan learned of the significance of May 4, 1970, after he arrived at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡last August 2023.

Newly Enrolled Vietnamese Student Learns About the Legacy of May 4, 1970

Martin Phan, 23, a nursing major in Kent State’s College of Nursing, is one of a growing number of Vietnamese citizens who have chosen to attend Kent State.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Global Reach, Global Presence

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Schroth Series Lecture: Visiting Artist Pauline St. Denis

Framing Fashion

Fashion photographer Pauline St. Denis has experiences, skills and advice to share about her storied professional career. Luckily for the students in Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡â€™s School of Fashion, St. Denis made time to talk and work directly with students as part of this year’s Annual Fashion Week.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, Students First

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McGilvrey Kidnap

From 1941: Former Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡President – KIDNAPPED!

In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡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!

Tags: University News, Student Life, The Daily Kent Stater, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡College of Communication and Information, Community Impact, History

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Fashion show 2024

Runway Creations Dazzle at Annual Fashion Show

A sea of silk and satin, leather and lace floated down the runway as Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Annual Fashion Show debuted to an enthusiastic crowd filling the Kent Student Center Ballroom Thursday night.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Student Life, Students First, Nationally Distinctive, School of Fashion

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Press Kit Image of Chef Kenny Gilbert

IN A FLASH: Celebrity Chef on Campus

Cleveland-born celebrity chef Kenny Gilbert is preparing some of his signature classic dishes for students at Eastway Center.

Tags: University Culinary Services, Students First, Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, Arts and Culture

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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, Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ 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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Meg Gidley of Blazing Bats

Student Thrown Curveball Hits It Out of the Park

Senior entrepreneurship major Meg Gidley has loved softball since she was three years old. It was in her blood. Then, injuries sidelined her playing career. So she started a coaching business. 

Tags: Student Life, Profiles, Students First

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2024 Honors College Graduates

Honoring Honors College Class of 2024

Honors College students graduating in spring, summer and fall 2024, along with distinguished faculty and alumni were honored at a special luncheon event in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. 

Tags: Students First, Honors College, Student Life, University News, School of Fashion, Kent Student Center Ballroom

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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? Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡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 Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡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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