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Line of cars in an on-campus parking lot

Spring Safety Tips for Cars and Drivers

As winter ends, is important to take a moment and make sure that your car is ready for the new season. From routine maintenance to staying alert and safe, here are some car safety tips to keep you prepared throughout the spring semester.  

Tags: Community & Society, Students First, Student Life

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Fashion and geography students pose with traffic cameras

Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad

Driven by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students, a collaborative research initiative guided by Aimee Ward, Ph.D., addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safety improvements.

Tags: Research & Science, Students First, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Tracy Vollbrecht, Mira Birch, Saphire Murphy at Adaptive Fashion event

Night at the Museum: Conversation on Adaptive Fashion

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ alumna Tracy Vollbrecht discusses and showcases her adaptive fashion design installation in the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Museum, highlighting the museum’s commitment to student and community engagement in this distinctive program 

Tags: Community & Society, Diverse Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, Community Impact

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Airport hangar missing its orange windsock.

IN A FLASH: Gone With the Wind!

High winds ahead of winter storms ripped away the windsock that was perched on top of the hangar at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Airport.

Tags: Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Airport, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society, Spring Semester

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Person sitting on the ground with their head down

Navigating Seasonal Depression: Mental Health Resources to Help You Through

As the temperatures continue to hover around freezing, and the sun makes rare appearances, have you noticed yourself feeling unmotivated or having feelings of sadness? Have your friends and family mentioned that you do not seem like yourself? Fortunately, there are resources available at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University to help you through this difficult time.  

Tags: Health, Students First, Community & Society

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View from inside Rocket Arena

IN A FLASH: Photo Field Trip

A photo team from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Division of University Communications and Marketing captured spectacular images of a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ alumna and Cleveland's Rocket Arena - home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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phone opening tiktok app being held in hands

The Social Code: Students Respond to Changing Social Media Landscape

The TikTok ban. Platforms removing fact-checkers. Political motivations. So much is changing so fast in the social media landscape. But is it business as usual for students using social media? Has anything changed? 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Student Life

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students eating late at night

Experts Weigh In: Is Eating Late at Night Bad?

After a long day in class, a night out or burning the midnight oil studying or working on projects, students may find themselves grabbing whatever food is available. A recently article says eating within three hours of bedtime may cause heartburn, acid reflux symptoms, obesity and other health risks. But is it really bad to eat late at night?  

Tags: Health, Students First, Community & Society, Featured Story

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Valentine's Day Puppy Kissing Booth

IN A FLASH: Canine Kisses for a Cause

A Valentine’s Day Puppy Kissing Booth in the Kent Student Center helped Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students raise funds for an organization that provides service dogs to children and veterans with disabilities.

Tags: Student Organizations, Community Impact, Community & Society, Veterans, Student Life

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This historical map of Kent, Ohio is included in the Sanborn Map Collection in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Libraries.

Heads Up, History Buffs: Most of Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Sanborn Maps Are Now in the Public Domain

A treasure trove of historical Ohio maps that Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University digitized about five years ago has recently become part of the public domain, making them free for anyone to use.

Tags: Research & Science, Community & Society, Organizational Sustainability

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