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Clare Murray Adams Artwork

Quilts, Threads and Collage, Oh My! Alumna Showcases Skills at Local Art Studio

From the classroom to the art studio, Clare Murray Adams, B.S., '72; M.A., '76; and BFA, '93, has been exploring herself and her surroundings since 1977 when she made the switch from education to creation.

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« student Lucia Perry, of Poland, Ohio, studies fashion merchandising.

Fashion Merchandising Student Sold on Campus and Downtown Charm

From her perch in Rockwell Hall, where she takes classes as a fashion merchandising major, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University student Lucia Perry has a perfect view of the Lefton Esplanade leading to downtown Kent.

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MIchael Daniels, director of the Timothy E. Moore Student Multicultural Center, Receives National Award.

Award-Winning Dissertation Focuses on How Black Men Develop as Leaders

Michael Daniels, Ph.D., director of the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, is recognized for outstanding dissertation research by receiving NASPA's Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award.

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s Improv Group the Black Squirrel Improv Troupe

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s Comedy Improv Troupe Entertains Audiences at Stand-Up Festival

Did you know Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« has its own improvisation group? It does. What does the troupe do, you ask? Improv. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«. Everything.

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Kent Skates rink view with skaters.

Skating Through a Record Year

The Kent Skates ice rink in downtown Kent ends its season this weekend.

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The December 2022 fire at Star of the West Mill in downtown Kent, Ohio.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Alum's Mill Fire Photo on Cover of National Magazine

A fiery image, taken by photographer and Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University alumnus Jerry Jividen at the December Star of the West mill fire in downtown Kent, is featured on the cover of a national firefighter magazine.

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Bradley Morris delivering his presentation at R&I Forum Spring 2023

Now We’re Cooking with STEM

Engaging young students in cooking activities can promote lifelong learning in science and math.

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