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Two students get that Summer Advantage

Getting That Summer Advantage

For many students, especially Lilly Kensicki and Nina Lozada, Kent State’s University Summer Advantage saves time and money – but it can also make dreams come true.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, Students First, Student Life

Kent State Today

3D Printer in Action in the Student Multimedia Studio

Demystifying the Library: Student Multimedia Studio

The University Library is one of the most popular buildings at Kent State, serving as a study spot, a place to grab coffee and an academic resource for students. As finals season looms, Kent State Today takes a deeper look into University Libraries in a three-part series. Up first, a makerspace for creativity.

Tags: Student Life, Students First

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Kent State student LaKaleb Bowen, takes in the view during his July study abroad trip to Kigali, Rwanda.

ā€˜There’s Nothing that Can Adequately Prepare You for Such an Extraordinary Experience’

LaKaleb Bowen, Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ senior criminology and justice studies major admits that he’s become a little addicted to Kent State’s education-abroad programs. 

Tags: Student Life, Global Reach, Profiles, Students First, Global Presence

Kent State Today

Kathryn Wilson receives Distinguished Teaching Award surprise visit in class

ā€˜You Don’t Learn If You Don’t Ever Fail’

Kathryn Wilson, Ph.D., professor of economics at Āé¶¹¹ū¶³, designs her courses with the intention of having students achieve. Her attention to detail, respect from her students and her passion for teaching have earned her the 2023 Distinguished Teaching Award.

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Two Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ ROTC cadets pick out daffodil bulbs to plant as part of the university's annual Veterans Day Commemoration.

Kent State ROTC Cadets Honor Veterans, Plant Daffodil Bulbs on May 4 Site

As part of Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ā€™s annual Veterans Day Commemoration, cadets from the university’s ROTC programs joined staff from University Facilities Management and other volunteers on the site of the May 4, 1970, tragedy to plant daffodil bulbs.

Tags: Community & Society, Students First, ROTC

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Kent State aircraft on the runway in early morning fog at the Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ Airport

IN A FLASH: Keep 'Em Flying!

Fog and the dawning sun created scenic views at the Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ Airport. 

Tags: Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ Airport, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Community Impact, Students First

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Kent State education abroad students in Paris, Notre Dame in background

Access To The World For All Via New Education-Abroad Scholarships

Two new scholarships from Kent State's Office of Global Education aim make education-abroad experiences possible for all Kent State students.

Tags: Office of Global Education, scholarships, Students First, Study Abroad, Education Abroad, Global Reach, Global Presence

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Tammy Clewell, Ph.D. receiving DTA 2023 award

ā€˜Bring Your Best Curious Self’

After 24 years of teaching English, Tammy Clewell, Ph.D., has some advice for students: ā€œBring your most curious version of yourself to every class that you attend.ā€ Clewell's student-centered, passionate approach gives her students room to grow and has earned her one of the 2023 Distinguished Teaching Awards.   

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