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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Offered Smooth Road to Graduation for NDC Transfers
When Notre Dame College announced in March 2024 that it would be closing its doors for financial reasons, students like Reagan Davenport found the doors at Kent State to be wide open, and a welcoming and accessible transfer process followed.   
IN A FLASH: Enterprising Entrepreneurs
LaunchNET Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s Small Business Showcase events offer opportunities for student entrepreneurs to network, present their business concepts and sell their products.
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Flash Focus: Jess Edmisten
Meet Jess Edmisten, a junior communication studies major with a minor in public relations from Medina, Ohio. When it came to deciding what to study, she felt it was a clear choice as the communication program offered immense flexibility. Just what she needed with her busy life.
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Presidential Hero Turns 100!
It’s not every day that someone gets to celebrate the 100th birthday of their hero, but for Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University graduate student Mason St. Clair it happened. On Oct. 1, he was in Plains, Georgia, attending the 100th birthday bash of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and shared details of his experience with Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Today. Carter, a Democrat who served one term from 1977-1981, is the only American president to live to age 100.
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Problem Solver: Doctoral Student Strives to Make Drones Safer
Esrat Farhana Dulia won first place in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s 2024 Three Minute Thesis competition in the Graduate College for her innovative research in a surveillance sensor network that will enable Advanced Air Mobility operators to guide authorized uncrewed aerial vehicles in safe flight paths that would avoid potential collisions.
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15 Years of the Cohn Jewish Student Center's Growing Community
Fifteen years ago, the Cohn Jewish Student Center opened its doors, becoming a vital hub for Jewish students at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University. Since its opening, Kent Hillel has worked to foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and a supportive community for Jewish students and others across the campus.
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Blue Shirts: The Muscle of the Student Center
If you’ve ever been to the Kent Student Center, you’re aware of the constant motion within those walls. Events, meetings, presentations and more spring up frequently in the Ballroom, on the third floor, in the Schwebel Room, on the second floor balcony, in the Governance Chambers. But have you ever thought about how all that happens? The answer is simple. The Blue Shirts do it.
Video: Marching Golden Flashes Get First Look at New Facility
On Nov. 18, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University President Todd Diacon and other campus members got their first look at the newly renovated Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Ice Arena, which now houses a state-of-the-art space for the Marching Golden Flashes.
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Nationally Ranked, ‘Backyard’ Access
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s School of Fashion was recently featured on the front page of the Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier newspapers for the innovative and collaborative opportunities it has implemented for its students.
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‘Explore’ With International Education Week
International Education Week, taking place Nov. 18-22, celebrates the different cultures across the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University community and highlights international experiences and opportunities the university offers.