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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ student Lucia Perry, of Poland, Ohio, studies fashion merchandising.

Fashion Merchandising Student Sold on Campus and Downtown Charm

From her perch in Rockwell Hall, where she takes classes as a fashion merchandising major, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University student Lucia Perry has a perfect view of the Lefton Esplanade leading to downtown Kent.

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MIchael Daniels, director of the Timothy E. Moore Student Multicultural Center, Receives National Award.

Award-Winning Dissertation Focuses on How Black Men Develop as Leaders

Michael Daniels, Ph.D., director of the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, is recognized for outstanding dissertation research by receiving NASPA's Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award.

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Improv Group the Black Squirrel Improv Troupe

Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Comedy Improv Troupe Entertains Audiences at Stand-Up Festival

Did you know Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ has its own improvisation group? It does. What does the troupe do, you ask? Improv. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹. Everything.

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Kent Skates rink view with skaters.

Skating Through a Record Year

The Kent Skates ice rink in downtown Kent ends its season this weekend.

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The December 2022 fire at Star of the West Mill in downtown Kent, Ohio.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Alum's Mill Fire Photo on Cover of National Magazine

A fiery image, taken by photographer and Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University alumnus Jerry Jividen at the December Star of the West mill fire in downtown Kent, is featured on the cover of a national firefighter magazine.

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Bradley Morris delivering his presentation at R&I Forum Spring 2023

Now We’re Cooking with STEM

Engaging young students in cooking activities can promote lifelong learning in science and math.

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Image of young student thinking.

What Makes Someone 'a Math Person' or Not?

Building a "sense of belonging to math" in underrepresented students.

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Women having a civil conversation.

How to Talk to Your Neighbor: Workshop Will Teach the Art of Community Dialogue

You know how at Thanksgiving dinner, everyone is trained to avoid the touchy subjects – politics, religion, money? 

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