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Kent State celebrates Juneteenth.

Kent State Celebrates Juneteenth

Music, dancing and food were all part of Âé¶¹¹û¶³â€™s lively commemoration of the Juneteenth National Independence Day federal holiday, celebrating the rich history of Black Americans.

Tags: University News, Arts & Culture, Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Spring Commencement 2024

And the New Top Name in Kent State’s Spring Class of 2024 Is …

Find out what the most popular names were at this year's commencement ceremonies.

Tags: Spring Commencement, Spring Semester, Student Life, University News, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Student in tree near Horning and Loop Roads

IN A FLASH: That Spring Semester Vibe

Among the many trees, flowers and beautiful landscaped green spaces on the Kent Campus, students find peaceful places to study, relaz and just hang out. 

Tags: Student Life, Spring Semester, Nationally Distinctive

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Kent State is sending two teams to the Air Race Classic thanks to generous donors

Three Is the Charm: Kent State's Flying Flashes Win Air Race Three Straight Years

Generous donors have made it possible for Kent State to increase its presence at the upcoming Air Race Classic as they go for a third win in a row.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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Fork in the Road Food Truck

IN A FLASH: Fork In The Road Wednesdays are Here!

University Culinary Services' Fork in the Road food truck is returning to Risman Plaza for lunch on Wednesdays, from June 12-Aug. 7. 

Tags: Risman Plaza, Student Life, University Culinary Services, Fork in the Road!, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, Summer

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Scene from "Everybody"

IN A FLASH: ‘Everybody’s’ Journeys

Kent State’s School of Theatre and Dance closed its spring performance season with its production of “Everybody.â€

Tags: Performing Arts Center, School of Theatre and Dance, College of the Arts, Arts & Culture, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Life

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Cover the Walls at USITT 2024

IN A FLASH: Showcase in Seattle

Students working in the Âé¶¹¹û¶³ Costume Shop showed off their designs at a theatre trade conference in Seattle this spring. 

Tags: College of the Arts, School of Theatre and Dance, Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, Theatre

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Kent State won the food waste category in the Campus Race to Zero Waste national competition.

Kent State Places First in National Sustainability Competition

Âé¶¹¹û¶³ earned first-place honors in the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste, a nationwide college campus recycling competition.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, Organizational Sustainability

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Melissa Fenn, M.Ed., Kent State senior advisor II

Best of the Best: Melissa Fenn Wins Inaugural Distinguished Advisor Award

Melissa Fenn, senior advisor II in the College of Nursing, was recently awarded the university's inaugural Distinguished Advisor Award by University Advising and the Kent Academic Advising Support and Advising Association (KASADA). 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Students First

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Cirque du Chem demonstration

IN A FLASH: Cirque du Chem!

A circus came to the Integrated Sciences Building this spring in the form of "Cirque du Chem," presented the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Tags: Research & Science, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Students First, Student Life

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