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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Women's Lacrosse Goalie Taylor Monturo

Where There's A Will, There's A Way

Determined to become a Division I student-athlete, Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Women's Lacrosse goalie Taylor Monturo shares her triumph over the limitations that led her to fall in love with the sport - twice. 

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Flashguides at DKS 2023

IN A FLASH: It's DKS Time!

Each summer, thousands of new students and their parents experience life on campus during Destination Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡(DKS) new student orientation. 

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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡junior Peyton Turner and alumna Laura Wilson will compete in the 46th Air Race Classic beginning June 20, 2023.

Flying Flashes Prepare to Defend Kent State's First Place Title at the Air Race Classic 

During the four-day Air Race Classic, Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡alumna Laura Wilson and junior Peyton Turner will fly 2,400 miles and make nine timed flybys at airports in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama and Florida before landing in Homestead, Florida.

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NYC Fashion Portfolio Showcase 2023

A Showcase of Style

Industry professionals, along with Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡students, alumni and faculty attended the 2023 Portfolio Showcase at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡NYC Fashion 

Tags: NYC Fashion , School of Fashion , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Student Life , Global Reach

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Christina (left) and Brittany Watts

Sister Act! Siblings Complete Journey to Doctoral Hooding

Sisterhood is a strong bond. For Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡alumnae Brittany and Christina Watts, their sisterly love has been the cornerstone of their academic success, leading them to earn their doctoral degrees and graduate together this May.

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Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡student nurses helped to treat a man who had fallen ill with a seizure.

Nursing Students Get Extra Dose of On-the-Job Training

Three Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ College of Nursing students had an unexpected opportunity to come to the aid of a person who had fallen on a sidewalk while suffering a seizure. 

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Juneteenth

What Does Juneteenth Mean to You?

From traditional celebrations to annual reflections, tell us what Juneteenth means to you.

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After 15 years, Canton resident Timothy Johnson earned his associate and bachelor's degrees from Kent State.

Fifteen Years + Tenacity + Devotion to Family = Associate and Bachelor's Degrees

Timothy Johnson said Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡advisors, who knew he had been working on his degree for 15 years, helped him coordinate his schedule so that he could take in-person classes â€” while working a full-time job â€” and still have time to spend with his children. He earned an associate degree in December 2022 and a bachelor's degree in May 2023.

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McGreal and de Souza

A Fashion Student and a Fashion Icon

A Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡fashion design student helped a prominent New York City designer create and debut his first bridal collection. 

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Blue and gold confetti falls on the new graduates during Kent State’s commencement ceremony.

'Full-Circle Moment' Leaves Lasting Impression on Admissions Leader

Mark Ledoux's work has made a difference with a lot of students. Make that, a lot of students. For more than a decade, he's been on the front lines in helping new students find what they need to afford their journey. Recently, a single interaction with a graduate left a lasting impression.

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