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Will a Higher Cigarette Tax Snuff Out Smoking in Ohio?

Kathryn Wilson, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Economics within the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, weighs in on whether a higher cigarette tax could help lower high smoking rates in Ohio.

Tags: Research & Science, Department of Economics, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Community Impact

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Personalized Employee Wellness in the Spotlight

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s Employee Wellness program has been working to provide physical, mental and emotional support to faculty and staff for years. And it’s definitely being recognized. 

Tags: University News, Health, Community Impact

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Alan Talarczyk, a graduate student in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s College of Public Health, got his educational start at the Twinsburg Academic Center.

Learning How to Learn: From Regional Undergrad to Master’s Degree Candidate

 A first-generation student who began his education journey at the Twinsburg Academic Center now has his sites set on medical school.

Tags: College of Public Health, Student Life, Health, Students First, Community Impact, Student Success

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Victoria Alexander dialogue with Charmaine Crawford.

IN A FLASH: Victoria Talks

Viral speaker and scholar Victoria Alexander visited the Kent Campus for "Black Identity Unveiled: Victoria Talks."

Tags: Black History Month, Center for Student Involvement, Student Multicultural Center, Community Impact, Diverse Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«, Community & Society

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Flash the mascot welcoming guests on a Future Flashes Day.

IN A FLASH: Future Flashes on Campus

Future Flash Days provide an opportunity for high school students and their families  - from all over the country and beyond - to experience student life at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«. 

Tags: Admissions, Finding Future Flashes, University News, Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, Community Impact, Diverse Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«

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Technical rehearsal of "Rent."

IN A FLASH: Behind the Lights

An associate professor working on the School of Theatre and Dance provided a behind-the-scenes look at the school's current production of "Rent."

Tags: Theatre, School of Theatre and Dance, Community Impact, Arts & Culture, musical theatre, Community & Society

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Oscar Ritchie’s Legacy Continues to Inspire

A key figure in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s Black History, Oscar Ritchie continues to inspire generations of students and educators.

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TV2 covering Pres. Biden visit.

IN A FLASH: A Presidential Experience

Two student reporters from Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« had the opportunity to cover President Joe Biden's recent visit to East Palestine, Ohio. 

Tags: kent state school of media and journalism, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« College of Communication and Information, TV2, Student Media, Students First, Community Impact, Community & Society

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