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Kent State Vice President Valoree Vargo, presents alumnus Earl Miller with the Founders Award, In appreciation for his $2 million commitment to Kent State, with Michael Lehman, director of Kent State's Brain Health Research Institute.

Neuroscience Symposium Brought Top Researchers to Kent State

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø alumnus Earl Miller, Ph.D., a leading cognitive neuroscientist, and his wife Marlene Wicherski were recognized at the university’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium, for their $2 million commitment to support research programs and students in Kent State’s Brain Health Research Institute. 

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Kent State Today

PR Student Izzy Stewart Registering Students to Vote

Kent State Students are Excited, Confused ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø Upcoming Mid-Term Election 

Some Kent State students who are first time voters expressed excitement as they hurried to class or the library on Oct. 31, 2022, a week before the midterm elections. Other students said they were voting, but they had not registered to vote before the deadline in Ohio which was Oct. 11, 2022, for the Nov. 8, election.

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2019 Kent State graduate Ya'el Courtney talks about how to best apply to graduate schools programs in the biomedical sciences.

Applying to Graduate School? Learn Secrets From an Insider

As a senior at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø in 2019, Ya’el Courtney recalls well the advice she was given about applying to graduate school – some was helpful, but a lot missed the mark.

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FAFSA Applications

Looking for Student Loan Debt Relief? Here’s What You Need to Know.

The University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at Kent State 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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Mental Health

Surgeon General Highlights Kent State as Strong Example for Rest of the Country

The recently released a report on workplace mental health and well-being, and ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø was highlighted as a strong example of mental health support.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, Mental Health Awareness

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A shadowy figure walks the hall on the second floor of the Kiva.

IN A FLASH: A Kent State Ghost Story

A Kent State employee shares a strange experience he had on the second floor of the Kiva. 

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CAPS Building

Supporting Students by Listening Without Judgement

October marked Mental Health Awareness month at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø. 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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Three-Minute Thesis 2022

Graduate Students Use Three Minutes and a Slide to Expertly Explain Their Research Projects   

The top nine presenters in Kent State'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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SuperFlash

Superior Storytelling! Kent State Earns 15 MarCom Awards

From a mascot superhero to creative clouds to student pilots flying to victory, ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø's storytelling skills received high marks from , an international competition that honors excellence in marketing and communications that also recognizes the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals.

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Tracey L. Bale, Ph.D., is keynote speaker for the 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø.

Symposium’s Keynote Focuses on Effects of Stress on Mental Health

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇøâ€™s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium began Thursday with a keynote address by Tracy L. Bale, Ph.D., titled "The biology of trauma: Understanding risk and resilience."  

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