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![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s international student-athletes have an extraordinary sense of commitment to academics and athletics. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s international student-athletes have an extraordinary sense of commitment to academics and athletics.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/International%20Student-Athlete%20Header.jpg?VersionId=seSU3LWAB9qsDJpBTPkTZpy.VKU3I981&itok=rjrR9H_i)
International Student-Athletes Find Second Home at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s ‘Mobile Flashes’ Program Brings Student Support to Area Seniors
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s College of Public Health has launched a three-year initiative, funded by Medical Mutual, to enhance senior health and wellness in Greater Cleveland. The project includes a comprehensive community needs assessment involving over 20 senior centers, continuing education for senior center staff, and bi-weekly visits from Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s "Mobile Flashes" student teams.
![High school students, transfer students and parents walk through campus during a 2024 Summer Preview KSU event. High school students, transfer students and parents walk through campus during a 2024 Summer Preview KSU event.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/2024%20Summer%20Preview%20KSU_259%20-%20WEB.jpg?VersionId=xFIziNxRHA4fSq1vmPj2Z31vIpBN7ytp&h=94324629&itok=IBOzm7Tp)
Prospective Students Get Warm Welcome and Star Treatment
On July 19 and 26, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Admissions welcomes high school students and transfer students to campus for student-led tours. Visiting students and their parents learn about life at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«, support services, programs of study and, sometimes, get to meet campus celebrities.
![Williams chef header](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/24ALR262_FacesKS_WillMatthews_Header_1500x400.jpg?VersionId=lrDA6N0Z2ytTLdnI08ngrmjl8fh1Dy9A&itok=qtRyqVC1)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Gridiron Star Scores Big With Cajun Food Business
Former Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University football player Will Matthews continues to find success with his Southern Comfort Kitchen food truck and restaurant. He first came up with the idea while a student at the university.
![Engineering students use computers in the Cyber Range classroom](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/cyber%20range%20800.jpg?VersionId=EL3KZBgW3JxTIns.CpWT3K_cswn0LGQm&itok=x0Z-0jUk)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Designated Ohio Cyber Range Institute Regional Programming Center
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« has been named a Regional Programming Center by the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, joining a statewide network to enhance cybersecurity education and workforce development. As part of this initiative, the university will contribute to various programming activities and host outreach events in Northeast Ohio, furthering its commitment to excellence in cybersecurity engineering education.
![Flash, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s mascot, waves a flag in front of Dix Stadium before a home football game. (Photo credit: Scott Galvin) Flash, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s mascot, waves a flag in front of Dix Stadium before a home football game. (Photo credit: Scott Galvin)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Flash%20with%20Kent%20State%20flag%20in%20front%20of%20Dix%20Stadium%20-%20photo%20credit%20Scott%20Galvin%20-%20WEB.jpg?VersionId=UFssSkO.hxhPQ7d6f_WZ.fmrvZXUqA7M&h=49d73bfe&itok=d_RDyduk)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« and Cleveland Clinic Enter Multiyear Partnership to Support Student-Athlete Health and Wellness
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University and Cleveland Clinic have announced a multiyear partnership in which Cleveland Clinic becomes the official healthcare provider for Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Athletics. Cleveland Clinic will serve as the medical services provider to support Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« student-athlete health and wellness.
![Crawford Hall progress Crawford Hall progress](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20240702_BC_Crawford%20Hall_115-2.jpg?VersionId=T3gJdfD3NN2RFAHyhLhxoXP2._kLmCMj&itok=CczhY_FZ)
Crawford Hall Nears Completion
Anticipation grows as construction on the new home of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship nears completion. The university's newest and largest building will house innovative, state-of-the-art spaces for learning, collaboration and engaging in valuable, hands on business experiences.
![Former Notre Dame Student Jake Arnold has found a new home at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Former Notre Dame Student Jake Arnold has found a new home at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Jake%20Arnold%20Banner%203.jpg?VersionId=7DDqYl6to_TREYAklxrrEqJ4LX2wxX19&itok=iRkxnMST)
Notre Dame College Students Are Finding a Home at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« welcomes Notre Dame College students with a streamlined transfer process.
![The American flag flies on a flagpole on campus. The American flag flies on a flagpole on campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/American%20flag.jpg?VersionId=55fCUl6Tc50fxaVsZhprcgYmR7tK_ggW&itok=wwhoImxB)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Closed July 4 for Independence Day
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University will be closed July 4 to observe Independence Day. No classes are scheduled on the holiday, and university offices are closed. The university will resume normal operations on July 5.
![Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University mascot Flash and cheerleaders get the Class of 2027 excited during the 2023 Convocation in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University mascot Flash and cheerleaders get the Class of 2027 excited during the 2023 Convocation in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Flash%20and%20cheerleaders%20at%202023%20Convocation%20-%20WEB.jpg?VersionId=pehxkW8aWZaNs59.wXeA2h4SqpqPiNWG&itok=FQ_q-d4d)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Named Most Affordable Ohio College
In its 2024 Best Colleges analysis of more than 700 four-year colleges, Money ranked Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« as the most affordable college in Ohio.