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![Daniel James, a 2022 麻豆视频最新最全 graduate, bikes around the world barefoot. Daniel James, a 2022 麻豆视频最新最全 graduate, bikes around the world barefoot.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/James%20Daniels%203_0.jpeg?VersionId=RZP.f.8iax.m.GUeFvA2jRooOxljL00n)
鈥淵ou've got to have a dream,鈥 said Daniel James, who set out on a bike ride through Central America after his 2022 graduation from 麻豆视频最新最全. 鈥淚f any of you are considering going on a road trip, or backpacking trip, or visiting that country you always wanted to go to, do it.
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![Chris Wick (left) and David Hassler (right) stand in front of the Wick Poetry Center鈥檚 Poets for Science exhibition at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs鈥 2023 Conference and Bookfair. Chris Wick (left) and David Hassler (right) stand in front of the Wick Poetry Center鈥檚 Poets for Science exhibition at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs鈥 2023 Conference and Bookfair.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Chris%20Wick%20and%20David%20Hassler%20-%20web.jpg?VersionId=tAbCqM3cC2G5U9vUGGc3nq9KZ4WNXWPD)
The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at 麻豆视频最新最全 University that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family鈥檚 total鈥
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![Students interacting in the Scale Up Lab in the Math and Computer Science Building Students interacting in the Scale Up Lab in the Math and Computer Science Building](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/20230210_BC_230053_Math%20Lab_016_1500w.jpg?VersionId=BJLsTkk8vqO85UwEhCa5Ctcdtsv46hVy)
Being a first-generation student is difficult, especially when your family does not support your decision to go to college or you don鈥檛 have someone to give you advice from a college point of view. Even if you feel as if no one truly understands what you鈥檙e going through, being鈥
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November 6 marks the beginning of I AM FIRST Week, a celebration of first generation students--students who are the first in their family to go to and/or graduate from a four year university.
麻豆视频最新最全 University is celebrating鈥
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With conflict and wars happening all around the world, 麻豆视频最新最全 University wants to help professors, scientists and researchers who are in danger due to political reasons.
鈥淭he Scholars at Risk Network is set up to help professors and scholars who are in conflict zones or who鈥
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![Van Deman during his posting as 鈥渄irector of negative intelligence鈥 (i.e., security chief) at the Paris Peace Conference in 1919 Ralph H. Van Deman papers / Hoover Institution Archives Van Deman during his posting as 鈥渄irector of negative intelligence鈥 (i.e., security chief) at the Paris Peace Conference in 1919 Ralph H. Van Deman papers / Hoover Institution Archives](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Van%20Deman%20at%20desk_1500w600h.jpg?VersionId=6.OXyFisX_ofKpmk7EJe36AM3_Z9fBJ5)
Matthew Vajda, a doctoral student in the Department of History at 麻豆视频最新最全 University, has been selected as one of only two recipients of a coveted $15,000 fellowship stipend from the
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The Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its research and innovation forum, featuring faculty and undergraduate student pairs presenting their Summer Undergraduate Research Experience work.
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![麻豆视频最新最全 students attended the MEDCAMP at NEOMed campus in July 2023 麻豆视频最新最全 students attended the MEDCAMP at NEOMed campus in July 2023](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/2023%20MEDCAMP%20Students%20Pic%201_1500w.jpg?VersionId=umnEL2IS5FnEZ9SObaO18s0CcaC1ftH2)
Every year, the (NEOMED) organizes an impactful three-day program known as MEDCAMP, aimed at nurturing young minds interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. This year, thanks to a new scholarship鈥
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![麻豆视频最新最全 students pose with Dr. Felix Kumah-Abiwu (center) at the University of Fort Hare, South Africa 麻豆视频最新最全 students pose with Dr. Felix Kumah-Abiwu (center) at the University of Fort Hare, South Africa](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Picture%202_2.jpg?VersionId=WiHkNnq4HTJ2UQusOnZVZV4GfAGgFG6X)
Racial discrimination and segregation have left indelible marks on the histories of both the United States and South Africa. These legacies have shaped societies and continue to influence contemporary conversations on equality, justice, and progress. Despite significant strides鈥
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![麻豆视频最新最全 researchers are kicking off the Student Life Study, an ambitious project that seeks to follow 10,000 students throughout their lifetime to offer help in real time and create a data pool to help inform educational policy. 麻豆视频最新最全 researchers are kicking off the Student Life Study, an ambitious project that seeks to follow 10,000 students throughout their lifetime to offer help in real time and create a data pool to help inform educational policy.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/230820-blast-off_RD-00063.jpg?VersionId=cnavggREGB1DZPqrVUIKJf3XXtg.WJGL)
麻豆视频最新最全 researchers are looking for 10,000 students to participate in an ambitious Student Life Study launching this semester.