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Students carry out research in a laboratory at Kent State.

This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition

When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.

At Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.

Tags: Giving Tuesday , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , University News , alumni-news

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A Marching Golden Flash, Flash the Mascot and "Super Fan" at Dix Stadium during the Homecoming game

IN A FLASH: Homecoming Heroes

Everyone was at Dix Stadium to cheer for our Golden Flashes at Kent State's Homecoming celebration last weekend.

Tags: University News , Homecoming , Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Athletics , Nationally Distinctive , Marching Golden Flashes

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Don'Marie Reid gives and receives support in the CommUNITY Lab.

The CommUNITY Lab Is Home Base for This Golden Flash

Since Don’Marie Reid of Akron became a Golden Flash, she has experienced immense support from the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡community, but the CommUNITY Lab is her home away from home where she and many other students receive unconditional support. 

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Jordon Egbert, far right, a Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡graduate student, takes part in traditional Rwandan dancing during the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda.

‘This Experience Changed Me in More Ways Than I Could Have Imagined’

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ graduate student Jordon Egbert said taking part in the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda has changed his entire perspective on life. 

 

Tags: University News , Profiles , Global Reach , Student Life , Global Presence , Featured Story

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Rain on fall leaves, by Vance Voyles

IN A FLASH: The Small Things of Fall

A photo submitted by a Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Today reader captures the small-scale beauty found on campus in fall. 

Tags: Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Police Services , University News , Fall Semester , Nationally Distinctive , Student Life

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Members of the College of Public Health meet at the Major/Minor Spotlight

Ready for a Major Exploration

With more than 370 majors to choose from at Kent State, it can be overwhelming for some students to choose their major and career path for them.  This October the Exploratory Advising Center is hosting its first-ever Exploration Month to help exploratory students find their interests and explore the different majors and opportunities Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡offers.

Tags: University News , Students First , Student Life

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Pres. Diacon addressing the Reimagining the Academy Conference

Reimagining the Academy Conference Brings Together 3 Top Universities

A transformational conference on Kent State's Kent Campus brought together three of Ohio's top universities.

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Tram Nguyen was drawn to Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡after seeing one of the tragic May 4, 1970, and learning the sacrifices the students made.

As Enrollment of Vietnamese Students Grows, Some Feel Connection to May 4

Vietnamese student Tram Nguyen made a connection to Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡when she saw a picture of student Jeffrey Miller after the May 4 shooting. Recently she visited the Prentice Parking Lot Memorial Marker dedicated to Miller.

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Delia Brennan performing at the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Farmers' Market

IN A FLASH: Music in the Marketplace

A Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡student's music and song provided the perfect accompaniment to the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Farmers' Market.

Tags: Student Recreation and Wellness Center , Community Impact , Community & Society , University News , University Culinary Services , Student Life

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David Dix, retired publisher of the Kent Ravenna Record-Courier, was the speaker for the Oct. 17, 2023, Bowman Breakfast.

Bowman Breakfast: Celebrating 60 Years of Town-Gown

More than 250 leaders from Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ and the city of Kent came together Tuesday for the 60th annual Bowman Breakfast, an event aimed at celebrating the strong relationship between the city and the university. 

Tags: University News , Community & Society , Community Impact

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