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Earth Fest 2024

IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!

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Nursing White Coat Ceremony 2025

IN A FLASH: Caring Hands

The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of a nursing students clnical rotation and reinforces their commitment to compassionate care. 

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What Housing Will Your Dollar Get You in Kent?

Every year, thousands of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University students navigate the off-campus housing market. As a college town, Kent has no shortage of options. But what should students expect? The search for student housing can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Luckily, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today has done some legwork for you.  

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55th Anniversary Black History Month

Celebrating the Founding of Black History Month at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«

On Feb. 1, more than 250 guests gathered to recognize the 55th anniversary of Black History Month at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University, which was first established by the student organization Black United Students (BUS) in 1970 and was recognized nationwide by President Gerald Ford in 1976. 

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Black History Month 2025

It Started Here: Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« to Celebrate 55th Anniversary of Black History Month

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University will mark the 55th anniversary of Black History Month in February and celebrate its founding by the student organization Black United Students.

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Call for Photos - Sculpture

IN A FLASH: See YOUR Photo Here!

Anyone can submit a photo for Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today's "IN A FLASH" photo feature! Submitted photos should be clear, high-resolution images and have a connection to Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University. 

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Grace Puin

Student Makes History Leading Parkinson's Speech Therapy

Grace Puin excels at getting Parkinsons patients to speak and swallow with intent. She’s so good in fact that Parkinson Voice Project, a nonprofit organization that helps people with Parkinson’s all over the world, invited her to host one of its online SPEAK OUT! Home Practice Sessions.

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Kent Roosevelt Chemistry Visit

IN A FLASH: Kent Roosevelt Visits Campus

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomed students from Kent Roosevelt High School for a day of information sessions, demonstrations and tours of the university's state-of-the-art learning spaces. 

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Police on bikes patrol campus during the 2024 Eclipse

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Police: Credibility and Consistency Are ‘Part of Our DNA’

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Police Department received its 10th consecutive reaccreditation in November 2024 after consistently exceeding the standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a third-party accreditation agency. 

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Blast Off 2024

Take a Fresh Look at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Student Organizations on Jan. 17

Studies show students who participate in student organizations are more successful academically and are more satisfied with their college experience. Sponsored by Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s Center for Student Involvement, the Fresh Start Fair on Jan. 17 gives students an opportunity to explore the university’s 350+ student organizations.

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