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The MPower Men of Color Summit will take place Oct. 13-15

MPower Men of Color Summit Oct. 14 Promises Connection, Celebration and Education

The MPower Summit on Oct. 14 is designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together from college, high school, and community organizations to support the mission of men of color initiatives. All people are welcome to attend the summit, which will be held at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Student Center. 

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Monarch butterfly in Murin Gardens.

IN A FLASH: The Colors of Summer

The colorful landscaping on the Kent Campus attracts visitors of all kinds - and species. 

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ To Offer Ohio’s First Evidence-Based Suicide Prevention Course In Partnership With Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

Recent data from the Ohio Department of Health shows Ohio averaged over 1,700 suicide deaths between 2016-2021, with those numbers expected to increase over the next reporting period. However, few educational opportunities exist for mental health practitioners prior to being in the field. That’s why Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University and the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) are working to change that through a new evidence-based suicide prevention class offering.

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Students with indigenous tribe of Northern Cheyenne

Study Away Informs TLC Students Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Life Experiences Of Native Tribes

Kailee Shaw, '24, will likely never forget her recent experience as part of a small group from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ who immersed themselves in a region of the United States some 1,500 miles from Kent.

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Tree down from storm in front of Lowry Hall

Weathering the Storm: Crews Clean Up Storm Damage on Campus

Crews are working diligently around the Kent Campus to clean up debris left by a severe thunderstorm that hit Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ last night.

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Late Night at the Library "GLOW"

IN A FLASH: Kicking Off Late Night at the Library

The University Library held a "Late Night at the Libary" event to welcome students and introduce new students to library resources. 

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Todd Diacon (left) welcomes new students and their families during move-in day 2023

Todd Moves It

Watch President Diacon test students moving in about their Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ knowledge and ask for some advice for first-year students and their parents. 

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students walk past new graphics on Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s campus

Walking With Purpose

Designed by the Creative Team in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Division of University Communications and Marketing, new building wraps seen across campus are bright and dynamic daily reminders of the university’s core values: Kindness, Respect and Purpose in All We do. Positive Change. Inquiry & Discovery. Freedom of Expression.

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A job fair at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University.

Need a job? Head to the Student Employment Fair

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Office of Career Exploration and Development is sponsoring a Student Employment Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday for students looking for a job on the Kent Campus. 

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Pres. Diacon and Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Cheerleaders at the 2023 K

IN A FLASH: Underscoring the "K"

President Diacon added his support as the  Class of 2027 formed the "K" on Centennial Field.

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