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Karamu 2024

IN A FLASH: A Rite of Passage

Presented by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados is a pre-commencement ceremony celebrating diversity and the accomplishments of graduating seniors. 

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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 , College of Public Health

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Cecelia Kirk and her parents pose with Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Todd Diacon after Fall Graduation

A Full Circle Moment for One Golden Flash

Fall 2024 graduate Cecelia Kirk is thankful to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ for all the resources and connections she made during her three years in the Fashion School program. 

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Finals Week De-stress, Fall 2024

IN A FLASH: Finals Week Stress Relief

 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Libraries hosted a Stress-Free Zone for students during Finals Week. The event offered activities including Coloring for Calm, snacks, beverages and quality time with the ultimate stress-busters: fluffy, friendly therapy dogs.       &nbs…

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Collage of local housing

Knocking on the Door of Housing Safety

Did you know that if you live off campus, you’re a commuter student? That’s right, whether you live an hour away from your campus or live across the street, you’re a commuter. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University is vested in ensuring students have reliable housing resources and avoid unsafe living conditions off-campus. Numerous university and student organizations across campus make commuting and housing a top priority.  

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Sarah Spinner Liska (Middle) and students at the first Fabric Pantry event

Museum and Student Group Partnership Stitches Together a Greener Future

A new partnership between the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Museum and the Fabric Pantry, a student-led organization dedicated to providing free fabric to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students, offers students the resources they need while promoting environmentally responsible fashion practices.

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Commencement

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.   

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Fall 2024 Small Business Showcase

IN A FLASH: Enterprising Entrepreneurs

LaunchNET Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Small Business Showcase events offer opportunities for student entrepreneurs to network, present their business concepts and sell their products. 

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Flash Focus Jess Edmisten

Flash Focus: Jess Edmisten

Meet Jess Edmisten, a junior communication studies major with a minor in public relations from Medina, Ohio. When it came to deciding what to study, she felt it was a clear choice as the communication program offered immense flexibility. Just what she needed with her busy life.

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Downtown Plains, Georgia light up to celebrate President Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday.

Presidential Hero Turns 100!

It’s not every day that someone gets to celebrate the 100th birthday of their hero, but for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University graduate student Mason St. Clair it happened. On Oct. 1, he was in Plains, Georgia, attending the 100th birthday bash of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and shared details of his experience with Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Today. Carter, a Democrat who served one term from 1977-1981, is the only American president to live to age 100.

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