![International students smile for the camera as they arrive to a warm welcome from Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« volunteers. International students smile for the camera as they arrive to a warm welcome from Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« volunteers.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/Video-AirportPickup.jpg?VersionId=xXsw4FBHHdS07f88A0kWVQi0U01_iaIS&h=e6f36a9c&itok=NgL6WYgS)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's Office of International Student Affairs welcomed new international students enrolled this academic year by organizing airport pickups.
![Jada Howard (far right) makes a point during a lively discussion on how to develop good critical thinking skills during the Bulldog Flash Academic Institute. The 14-year-old Canton McKinley High School student dreams of becoming a veterinarian. Bulldog Flash Academic Institute](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/REGIONAL-BULLDOG-FLASH.jpg?VersionId=jXpLbyXYBU.qzVDCTgKUEUJl2idSbva4&h=e6f36a9c&itok=44FvEwhw)
Ever since she can remember, 14-year-old Jada Howard has wanted to be a veterinarian. Recently, she started on a path at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University at Stark that will help make her dream come true.
![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University students file into Dix Stadium for their Commencement ceremony this past May. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« has been selected as a recipient of the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. HEED photo](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/PHOTOLEAD-HEED.jpg?VersionId=ogjklk88ZzvwrWTvSyq87gcIMsk61bpC&h=e6f36a9c&itok=Ic3KdJVB)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus has received acknowledgement from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for a fifth consecutive year.
![The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Airport received the Animal Heroes Award for its Props 4 Paws pet food drive, which supports the Portage Animal Protection League and the Summit County Humane Society. The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Airport received the Animal Heroes Award for its Props 4 Paws pet food drive, which supports the Portage Animal Protection League and the Summit County Humane Society.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-PAWSibility-1.jpg?VersionId=ohm9axdInSDESB2yfaNFHm_m5aYndMNH&h=e6f36a9c&itok=ZRtJ0Hyy)
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Airport received the Animal Heroes Award, along with certificates from the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives, at the 2017 Summit County Humane PAWSibility Ball for its Props 4 Paws pet food drive.
![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University students make their way to the Integrated Sciences Building on the Kent Campus. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University students make their way to the Integrated Sciences Building on the Kent Campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/video-ISB2.jpg?VersionId=UOHEw_xAL5T1HAq3E8BHX9ZxzsnsMLh6&h=e6f36a9c&itok=Q041iQsm)
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art Integrated Sciences Building on Sept. 15.
![Members of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University at Trumbull community gather for the flag presentation by the Eckenrode family. Members of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University at Trumbull community gather for the flag presentation by the Eckenrode family.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/REGIONAL-Flag.jpg?VersionId=vvtjp4PdjAvny_JedsenlhnVYe7InETa&h=e6f36a9c&itok=sXilTRsF)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University at Trumbull was presented with the U.S. flag, "Old Glory," for its commitment to serving military personnel.
![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's newly renovated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Student Center will hold its grand reopening celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's newly renovated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Student Center will hold its grand reopening celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 4 to 6 p.m.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/SPECIALFEATURE-LGBTQ1.jpg?VersionId=80hk2UzKdvK25BSus5E1JGbSW86DGNf1&h=e6f36a9c&itok=UOgxi0MN)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University will celebrate its newly renovated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Student Center on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University employees participate in the Lunchtime Rejuvenation Yoga session – a regular wellness offering on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University employees participate in the Lunchtime Rejuvenation Yoga session – a regular wellness offering on Tuesdays and Thursdays.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-UniversityChallenge1.jpg?VersionId=GNoY0AFjrSuJwcdo07wELZpJBwRY7ZNz&h=e6f36a9c&itok=JgYC2ThG)
The 12-week On the Move University Challenge begins Oct. 2 and provides Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« faculty and staff with a blue and golden opportunity to move more, sit less and become the Most Active University in the nation!
![WEWS features Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s Career Closet WEWS features Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s Career Closet](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/career%20closet.png?VersionId=.joK7rKyjDoCQSPzh_BZBOV2cdpy2TI6&h=c3fb462f&itok=upDRwDQd)
A good education and a solid résumé aren’t always enough to make a positive first impression.
![A Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University student makes blankets to bring comfort to children going through difficult times. A Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University student makes blankets to bring comfort to children going through difficult times.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/blanket-ka.jpg?VersionId=WldN0Tu6LWq4btcQ5UnVWcxNZBe48FAs&h=e6f36a9c&itok=atbCO-sX)
A Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University student makes blankets to bring comfort to children going through difficult times.