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What's the Big Idea?

WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA? BIRDS AND DRONES

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡President Todd Diacon rides to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering to learn more about research involving birds and aircraft.

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The Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Farmers Market at the DI Hub

Final Farmers’ Market of Fall

Shop the final Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Farmers’ Market of Fall today at the DI Hub.

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The 2022 World Cup  in Qatar has given light to the clash of politics and sports.

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Hosts International Discussion on Politically Charged World Cup

When the U.S. Soccer Team takes the field today to play Iran, there will be more on the line than just which team will advance toward the World Cup.  The match, which ended in a 1-0 victory for the U.S. team, comes at a time when protests within Iran for women’s rights have resulted in incre…

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DI and The Tower of Squares by night.

IN A FLASH: DI By Night

A nighttime view of The Design Innovation Hub and the Tower of Squares sculpture.

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Students eat, meet and greet in the Kent Student Center

Eat, Meet, Greet and Study: Alumni Cherish the Memories They Made at Kent Student Center 

As students, faculty and staff celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kent Student Center, alumni, who read about the milestone on social media took, time to reminisce about the fun and fond memories they made at the facility.

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Rwandan student Alliah Cynthia Teta serves up a traditional stewed chicken dish.

International Cook-off Provides New Culinary Journey for African Students

The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects Kent State’s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡for the fall semester to pursue degrees.

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Bradley Keefer, Ph.D, Associate Professor of History

Connections and Enthusiasm Combine for Distinguished Teaching Award

A war reenactor, a history enthusiast and a 35 years veteran educator. However, the most important thing for Bradley Keefer, associate professor of history at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Ashtabula, is the connections he makes with his students, leading him to earn the 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award.

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Students holding a bag of groceries in front of Flashes Fighting Hunger truck

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Gives Back

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡is always engaged in giving back to the community. In light of the giving season, check out some of the incredible initiatives around campus that help those in need and find out how you can get involved. 

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Vincent and Laura Slomsky with new daughter Madelyn

'My friends do not receive anything close to this'

Vince Slomsky left Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡to be home with his new daughter and recently returned with a new appreciation for paternity leave.

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Sign outside of Kent State's LGBTQ+ Center

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Stands in Solidarity With LGBTQ+ Community

In the wake of Saturday's mass shooting in Colorado, Kent State gathered to process and reflect with the LGBTQ+ community.

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