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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« student Torrance Gaskins is spending the spring semester at Université Savoie Mont Blanc in Chambéry, France, near the French Alps, to immerse herself in French language.

Senior Says "Oui, Oui!" to Education Abroad

Gilman Scholarship allows Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« senior to enjoy an immersive semester in France. 

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Library Study Lounge

Five Focus-Friendly Places to Study on Campus

With the new semester already in full swing, cracking open a textbook is more important than ever. It can be hard to focus in your room or even in an apartment with ample distractions. Need a new place to study? Here are five focus-friendly places for you.

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A snowy scene, framed by the "Star Sphere 2010" sculpture, near Front Campus.

IN A FLASH: Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« - With Frosting

The weekend snowfall decorated Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s campuses in a coating of white. 

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The 2022 Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« men's basketball "blackout" game vs. Ohio University.

IN A FLASH: Blackout at the MAC Center Tonight!

Fans at tonight's "blackout" game can enjoy Mid-American Conference basketball vs. Ball State, plus a pre-game presentation about electric vehicles and sustainability and an EV car show.

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Professor Joseph Oritz with two electric vehicles in a parking lot near the DI Hub.

Can electric vehicles drive us to a more sustainable future?

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« professor Joseph Ortiz explores the future of the EV and what these vehicles really mean to students' futures. 

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Adults and children enjoying the Kent Skates ice rink.

IN A FLASH: Flashes on Ice

Flashes can enjoy a number of fun, winter activities in January and February. 

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« student donating blood.

IN A FLASH: Flashes Donate to Save Lives

Every pint of donated blood can save three lives.

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A view from inside the DI Hub, over Winter Break.

IN A FLASH: A View from Winter Break

The quiet of Winter Break has ended and classes for Spring Semester begin today.

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A group of upward bound students walking around Centennial Court

Upward Bound: Sending Students Soaring for Nearly 50 Years

Upward Bound's success stories aren't just limited to current students. 

Numerous university leaders credit the program for helping them achieve milestones in their lives and careers.

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Kent Campus

Jaiden Morales in control room at Lorain High School

Recent Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Grad Puts Multimedia Degree to Work at His Alma Mater   

At Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s fall commencement on Dec. 17, 2022, Jaiden Morales earned his bachelor's degree in digital media production, an accomplishment motivated by passion that was ignited at Lorain High School. The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« program has prepared Morales to succeed his mentor, Joseph Bock, as the multimedia coordinator at the high school where his future began. 

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