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Looking for Student Loan Debt Relief? Here’s What You Need to Know.
The University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« provided an information session to assist students, alumni and university community members with this student loan debt relief program. Brenda Dillon, assistant director of Student Financial Aid, provided attendees with the latest information regarding the program.
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Supporting Students by Listening Without Judgement
October marked Mental Health Awareness month at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University. Although October doesn't align with the National Health Observance calendar, it was chosen because the need for mental health support peaks during October, according to Recreation and Wellness Services.
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Graduate Students Use Three Minutes and a Slide to Expertly Explain Their Research Projects Â
The top nine presenters in Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) presented their research projects at the Kiva on Friday Oct. 28. The top three winners and a People's Choice award winner were chosen.
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IN A FLASH: A Community of Explorers
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s University College helps students decide on the degree program — and career path — that's right for them.
![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s College of Education, Health and Human Services strives to put more teachers in the classroom. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s College of Education, Health and Human Services strives to put more teachers in the classroom.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/school_0.jpeg?VersionId=PYzJpzonIwY3CAItocLWxyH9tMlYFXEV&h=d01743ae&itok=6vzmHgyy)
Professors Aim to Solve Teacher Shortage One Student at a Time
Two Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University professors believe the best way to get more teachers in the classroom is to keep more education majors in college.
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Women in Engineering Club Builds Organization from Ground UpÂ
Since its inception in 2021, the KSU Women in Engineering Club has been busy hosting school groups and guest speakers while working toward becoming an official chapter of the Society of Women Engineers.
![Eric Garner, a teacher who survived the Parkland school shooting, spoke with Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« journalism students about covering stories with empathy](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Parkland%203_1.jpg?VersionId=9w_hfSj_DgN20pV42MNiS6ux0uXxowIa&h=0992e954&itok=lPXyAuOS)
Parkland School Shooting Survivor Shares Lessons, Encourages Journalistic Empathy
Eric Garner, a teacher who was able to shield his students from harm during the 2018 Parkland, Florida, high school shooting, urged journalism and media students to cover tragedies with empathy during an interactive discussion at the May 4 Visitors Center Reflection Gallery on Oct. 25.
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We got Lasers! The Engraving Kind
Workshop allowed students to use laser engraving tools on denim for unique projects.
![Nursing student Ava Latham created a sensory room at her former high school.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Sensory%20Room%202_0.jpg?VersionId=00nf8l9XQ8g.RAEn9iyATOh57QXxoaEY&h=bbe74363&itok=IZ3jHPrM)
First-Year Student Ava Latham Leaves Former High School Peers a Legacy
Ava Latham created a sensory room at her former high school that garnered her a coveted Gold Award from Girl Scouts, the organization’s highest honor and the pinnacle of achievements for Latham, who has been a member since the second grade.
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Falling For Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«
Students braved the cold weather Thursday night to attend Fall Fest, an event held by the Flash Activities Board (FAB) on the Centennial Green. The event featured coffee mug giveaways, horse-and-carriage rides and snacks.