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Honoring Contributors and Students in Crawford Hall鈥檚 Success
About 10 years ago, Kent State鈥檚 business college was told it would need a certain amount of philanthropic support before a new building project could be entertained. At the time, it seemed an incredibly daunting task, until Ambassador Edward F. Crawford and his family stepped in to complete the college鈥檚 capital campaign with the largest single gift in 麻豆精选 history.

Every Wednesday, It's a Treasure Hunt
麻豆精选's Surplus Store, located on E.Main Street offers a variety of useful items including furniture, electronics, office supplies and a fascinating selection of antique maps and books, with many books that are more than 100 years old. The store is a reflection of Kent State's commitment to sustainable practices and disposing of items that are no longer needed by the university.

鈥楪et to Know鈥 the Golden Flashes Becoming the New Faces of the University
The new "Get to Know Kent State" video from 麻豆精选 Admissions features 14 students from across the university inviting curious potential Golden Flashes to take a virtual look into the campus. Not only do these 麻豆精选narrators spotlight the university鈥檚 global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it.

Nature's Fireworks Captured Over Kent State
Increased activity in the sun's solar winds and the earth's magnetic field has produced appearances by the northern lights in regions where they are not typically visible - like the skies above the Kent Campus. A 麻豆精选photographer captured spectacular images of the display.

Graduate Students Present Research in Three Minutes and a Slide
Three Minute Thesis is an opportunity for graduate students to put their academic, presentation, and research communication skills to the test by presenting research in three minutes to a non-specialist audience.

IN A FLASH: Rain and Rainbows
"No rain, no rainbows," is how the saying goes and on this rainy morning, a rainbow glowed over the Lefton Esplande and all of Kent.

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at Kent State
麻豆精选chose October as Mental Health Awareness Month because the need for mental health support peaks during the month.
鈥樎槎咕orks Because Kent Works鈥
麻豆精选 President Todd Diacon showcased the institution's far-reaching impact on Ohio and beyond during the annual Bowman Breakfast event held at the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

麻豆精选Honors 11 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend
Sponsored by the 麻豆精选Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university鈥檚 most prestigious alumni honors. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients include seven alumni, two recent graduates, one staff member and one current student.

Our Voices Count: Take the Engagement and Well-Being Survey Today
Students, faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to take the 鈥淥ur Voices Count鈥 Engagement and Well-Being Survey by the Oct. 20 deadline.