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![Franck Fotso, mechatronics major from Cameroon, Africa, chose Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« because it has a top notch engineering program that is affordable. Franck Fotso, mechatronics major from Cameroon, Africa, chose Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« because it has a top notch engineering program that is affordable.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Franck%20Fotso.jpeg?VersionId=YrgHqVq95FZdc5BR5g8WmLGqrMPnPlSi&h=59b054e2&itok=6qUeqr6O)
International Student Finds Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Engineering Program Too Good to Pass Up
Franck Steve Guepjop Fotso of Cameroon, Africa, chose to attend Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« because of its impressive engineering curriculum, which matched his career aspirations and had a robust program for international students, at an affordable price that fit into the family budget.
![Female lacrosse players in a game](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/DWD_9272%20copy_0.jpg?VersionId=eUMuubSa4TmFHBJhaOWpxN8cdMiPmyWe&h=58c8a5e7&itok=AqWdpNLb)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Athletics Launches Ready FLASH Program
Many Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University student-athletes will qualify for additional preparation for success after graduation under a benefits program slated to launch in fall 2023.
![Jessica Hudson](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Jessica%20Hudson%20Banner.jpg?VersionId=T61VSaGPNdq0FRkAu0yvhJ.7M7A8IqeH&h=e6f36a9c&itok=k5lEYxDi)
'Genuine Trust Leads to Strong Bonds'
Alumna Jessica Hudson, the new president of the Summa Foundation and chief development officer for Summa Health, answers five questions with Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today about her new role.
![Students forming the letter "K" on campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/2026%20K-manchester%208-22-22%20Full%20Res_3.jpg?VersionId=mUlXIDnpQZvEfX4I3hVT_9y_hFHCe1av&h=ccc85fad&itok=B-7otP0f)
Meet the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Class of 2026
Hailing from 39 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., this freshman class also represents 31 countries, more than doubling the freshman international student population from the previous year.
![Professor Scott Hallgren Conducting Orchestra for Score of Local Film](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Hallgren%20ComposingBanner.jpg?VersionId=sFTTcXmLMZYumOSmpxL995F2cH7lHLBd&h=7e4ac225&itok=ZIPNBM43)
Professor Scores Big With Short Film, Book
Scott Hallgren, associate professor in the School of Media and Journalism, teaches several classes in digital media production with a focus on sound in picture. He recently showcased his skills outside the classroom by composing the score for a local short film while also releasing his first book.
![Students Sydney Marksberry and Austin Brewster at the U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Kent%20State%20Figure%20Skating%20Nationalists%20Banner.jpg?VersionId=au.Y1JGfUcZ9oyUQi1QO4ZyarRdQZCK6&h=e6f36a9c&itok=Yfpvli9n)
Figure Skating Students Glide Into Silver and Pewter at Nationals
This past summer, two Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University students were awarded medals in the U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships, sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating, the national governing body for the sport of figure skating in the country. It is the highest level at which figure skating takes place at the college level.
![Students cheering at Convocation 2022](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Bell%20Convocation%20-2011%20%281%29%20copy_0.jpg?VersionId=lvwLgwBd1xpw7EPEQg6PUBWqktIbT0.L&h=c3635fa2&itok=VcPdwO_y)
Fall Semester Kicks Off With Activities On and Off Campus
The 2022 Fall Semester is officially underway, and no new school year would be complete without KSU Kickoff. Residence halls move-in corresponded with KSU Kickoff check-in, which was followed by three days of activities on and off campus.
![Meet Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Police Department’s newest K-9 officer, Salem, three-month-old Labrador Retriever and Sgt. Anne Spahr.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/SalemTikTok.jpg?VersionId=dkhE8izaYPT7KoDobFtcU6z4z4f.kODY&h=20c28fd3&itok=srpnkxhD)
Meet Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Police Department’s Newest K-9 Officer, Salem
Still in training, this 4-month-old Labrador Retriever will be partnered with Sgt. Anne Spahr. Salem’s cuteness has been featured on all the , and he’s already stealing many hearts!
![Members of the Class of 2026 Light Up Convocation at the MAC Center](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/1500x600%2020220822_BC_220379_convocation_206%20copy_0.jpg?VersionId=kGui8yrIxoj69D4UPnIIlcPOjmv8nZnP&h=147a3897&itok=1RyIswVO)
President Diacon to Incoming Students: We Are All One Community
With a backdrop of strobe lights, rock music and excitement, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« President Todd Diacon kicked off the start of the 2022 Fall Semester by encouraging new students to lean on one another during the university's traditional convocation ceremony.