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Blast Off 2024

Take a Fresh Look at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Student Organizations on Jan. 17

Studies show students who participate in student organizations are more successful academically and are more satisfied with their college experience. Sponsored by Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Center for Student Involvement, the Fresh Start Fair on Jan. 17 gives students an opportunity to explore the university’s 350+ student organizations.

Tags: Center for Student Involvement, Student Organizations, Students First, Community & Society, Student Life

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Bridging Communities: Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference

When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.

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Tyler Stimpert, left, and Jehlani White, right, graduated with their master's degrees from the College of Public Health.

From Classroom to Community: Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Graduates Drive Change Through LGBTQ+ Research

Two Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University graduates who recently earned their Master of Public Health degrees spent the past two years as researchers on the first-of-its-kind Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment. 

Tags: Community & Society, Student Life, Community Impact, Diverse Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, College of Public Health

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Gospel Choir

IN A FLASH: Joyous Voices

Cartwright Hall was filled with the voices of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Gospel Choir in a performance earlier this month. 

Tags: Community & Society, Diverse Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, choir, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, College of the Arts

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Support Reminds Students ‘They Are Worthy’

The LGBTQ+ Center’s LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund has been helping members from the LGBTQ+ community with different financial crises encountered throughout their academic journeys since 2010. The main purpose of the fund is to ensure that students are able to overcome challenges they face and continue pursuing their education.

Tags: Community & Society, Students First, Community Impact

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Offered Smooth Road to Graduation for NDC Transfers

When Notre Dame College announced in March 2024 that it would be closing its doors for financial reasons, students like Reagan Davenport found the doors at Kent State to be wide open, and a welcoming and accessible transfer process followed.   

Tags: Student Life, University News, Community & Society, Students First

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Fire skies over the University Library at sunrise

IN A FLASH: Fiery Skies at Sunrise

Fiery, fall colors filled the cloudy skies above Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ on an early morning in November. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Office of Continuing and Distance Education

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15 Years of the Cohn Jewish Student Center's Growing Community

Fifteen years ago, the Cohn Jewish Student Center opened its doors, becoming a vital hub for Jewish students at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University. Since its opening, Kent Hillel has worked to foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and a supportive community for Jewish students and others across the campus.

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I AM FIRST Week 2024

IN A FLASH: I Am First Week

"I Am First Week" at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University honors the challenges and accomplishments of first-generation students.

Tags: Community & Society, Students First, First Generation, University College

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Pass the Turkey, Hold the Arguments

After one of the most contentious elections in American history, we are entering the holiday season when family dinners can be an argument waiting to happen.

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, School of Peace and Conflict Studies

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