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Student Life

Blast Off 2024

Take a Fresh Look at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Student Organizations on Jan. 17

Studies show students who participate in student organizations are more successful academically and are more satisfied with their college experience. Sponsored by Kent State’s Center for Student Involvement, the Fresh Start Fair on Jan. 17 gives students an opportunity to explore the university’s 350+ student organizations.

Tags: Center for Student Involvement , Student Organizations , Community & Society , Student Life

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Winter 2024-2025

IN A FLASH: Back To Classes

Students braved a snow-covered campus and cold temperatures as classes began for Spring Semester 2025.

Tags: Student Life , Spring Semester , Nationally Distinctive , In a Flash

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Crawford Hall's winter look

IN A FLASH: A Snowy Welcome

Significant snowfall in the last few days has given campus an extreme makeover from the way it looked before winter break.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Spring Semester , Student Life , In a Flash

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CSI Tumbler Promo

Attend January Events on Campus for a Chance to Win!

After winter break, Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡â€™s Center for Student Involvement is welcoming students back to campus and on-campus events with a chance to win a Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡tumbler. 

Tags: Student Life , Center for Student Involvement , Intercollegiate Athletics , Student Organizations , Featured Story

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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Nursing Students at Walt Disney World

From Clinicals to Canines

Training future service dogs has been a win-win situation for junior nursing major Rylie Lapikas. Featured in our Year with a Flash series for 2024-2025, Lapikas gets the stress relief of a furry friend while learning how to be a better nurse by paying attention to nonverbal communication and cues. 

Tags: Honors College , College of Nursing , Student Life

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Shannon Cielsa Outstanding Teaching Award banner image

Student Success ‘My Greatest Joy’

Empathy, kindness and critical thinking are cornerstones of courses taught by Shannon Ciesla, Ph.D., who strives to foster a strong sense of community in her courses. Students have noticed and appreciated it, nominating her for the Outstanding Teaching Award.

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Fall 2024 Move-In Days

IN A FLASH: Move-in Memories

Before students return to campus for Spring Semester, "In A Flash" takes a look back at Move-In Days last fall. 

Tags: Housing , Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Department of Residence Services , In a Flash

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Karamu 2024

IN A FLASH: A Rite of Passage

Presented by Kent State's E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados is a pre-commencement ceremony celebrating diversity and the accomplishments of graduating seniors. 

Tags: Student Life , Community Impact , Commencement , In a Flash

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Tyler Stimpert, left, and Jehlani White, right, graduated with their master's degrees from the College of Public Health.

From Classroom to Community: Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Graduates Drive Change Through LGBTQ+ Research

Two Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ graduates who recently earned their Master of Public Health degrees spent the past two years as researchers on the first-of-its-kind Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment. 

Tags: Community & Society , Student Life , Community Impact , College of Public Health

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Cecelia Kirk and her parents pose with Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡President Todd Diacon after Fall Graduation

A Full Circle Moment for One Golden Flash

Fall 2024 graduate Cecelia Kirk is thankful to Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡for all the resources and connections she made during her three years in the Fashion School program. 

Tags: University News , Student Life , Office of the President , College of the Arts , Featured Story , Global Reach

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