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DI and The Tower of Squares by night.

IN A FLASH: DI By Night

A nighttime view of The Design Innovation Hub and the Tower of Squares sculpture.

Tags: Arts and Culture, University News, Nationally Distinctive

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Students eat, meet and greet in the Kent Student Center

Eat, Meet, Greet and Study: Alumni Cherish the Memories They Made at Kent Student Center 

As students, faculty and staff celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kent Student Center, alumni, who read about the milestone on social media took, time to reminisce about the fun and fond memories they made at the facility.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community and Society

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Rwandan student Alliah Cynthia Teta serves up a traditional stewed chicken dish.

International Cook-off Provides New Culinary Journey for African Students

The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects Kent State’s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at Kent State for the fall semester to pursue degrees.

Tags: Global Reach, Student Life, University News, Global Presence, Students First, Diverse Kent State

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Bradley Keefer, Ph.D, Associate Professor of History

Connections and Enthusiasm Combine for Distinguished Teaching Award

A war reenactor, a history enthusiast and a 35 years veteran educator. However, the most important thing for Bradley Keefer, associate professor of history at Kent State Ashtabula, is the connections he makes with his students, leading him to earn the 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award.

Tags: University News, Profiles, Nationally Distinctive

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Students holding a bag of groceries in front of Flashes Fighting Hunger truck

Kent State Gives Back

Kent State is always engaged in giving back to the community. In light of the giving season, check out some of the incredible initiatives around campus that help those in need and find out how you can get involved. 

Tags: University News, community

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Vincent and Laura Slomsky with new daughter Madelyn

'My friends do not receive anything close to this'

Vince Slomsky left Kent State to be home with his new daughter and recently returned with a new appreciation for paternity leave.

Tags: University News, Organizational Sustainability

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Sign outside of Kent State's LGBTQ+ Center

Kent State Stands in Solidarity With LGBTQ+ Community

In the wake of Saturday's mass shooting in Colorado, Kent State gathered to process and reflect with the LGBTQ+ community.

Tags: LGBTQ+ Center, University News, Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, Community Impact

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Should I Stay or Go? Professor Weighs In On Future for Twitter Users

With all of the changes recently happening at Twitter with Elon Musk's new vision for the platform starting to take shape, what should Twitter users should do in regards to the platform?

Tags: University News, Profiles

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Team Bangladesh serves mutton briyana, a dish that garnered the People's Choice Award at the 2022 Annual International Cook-off.

International Flavors Fill Kent State Ballroom During Annual Cook-off

Two teams from sub-Saharan Africa made their debut on Thursday at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇøâ€™s annual International Cook-off sponsored by the Office of Global Education

Tags: University News, Student Life, Global Reach, Diverse Kent State, Global Presence

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2021 Peace Basket prep at King Kennedy

Peace Baskets Program Back for 25th Year in Helping Needy Families

Members of the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø community invite faculty, staff and students to join in creating Holiday Peace Baskets on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, between 9 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. at the King Kennedy Community Center, 6660 Garfield Road, Ravenna.

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Community Impact

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