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First-year students moved into Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡residence halls on Aug. 13

First-Year Students Move Onto Campus Carrying Belongings, Excitement and Some Nervousness

Kent State's president, faculty and staff helped the new Golden Flashes move into their residence halls.

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still need help with your FAFSA?

FAFSA Troubles? Help and Financial Aid Are Still Available

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡â€™s financial aid administrators want students and their families who were caught in the snags of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid process to know that financial aid and help completing the application are still available. The FAFSA cycle for the 2024-25 school year is not over.

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Pete Buttigieg with Todd Diacon

IN A FLASH: U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg at Kent State

When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center. 

Tags: Government Relations, May 4 Visitors Center, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, Nationally Distinctive

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A new Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ graduate smiles as he holds his diploma during his commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Matthew Brown, Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡)

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony

The Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

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University Facilities Management crews working on the Risman Fountain

IN A FLASH: Getting Campus Ready

Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡in working order and looking great.

Tags: Summer, Fall Semester, University Facilities Management, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, University News, Students First

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Summer in Kent 2024

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

Tags: International Admissions, International Students, Global Reach, Office of Global Education, University News, University Facilities Management, City of Kent, Summer, Diverse Kent State, Student Life

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New Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ graduates smile and celebrate as blue and gold streamers are launched into the air at the end of their commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total. 

Tags: University News, Students First, Organizational Sustainability, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, alumni-news

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Liam Aberle

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer

Kent State's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.

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Summer Preview KSU 2024

IN A FLASH: A Warm Welcome for Visiting Families

Summer Preview KSU days give high school and transfer students and their families an opportunity to get to know Kent State. 

Tags: Finding Future Flashes, Community Impact, Students First, Admissions, Summer, High School Students, Transfer Students, University News, Community & Society

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Kent State's international student-athletes have an extraordinary sense of commitment to academics and athletics.

International Student-Athletes Find Second Home at Kent State

Kent State's international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home. 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Sports, Global Reach, Diverse Kent State, Global Presence

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