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UCM Student Workers with Flash

Kent State Puts the ā€˜Friendsā€™ in Friendsgiving

In every Ā鶹¹ū¶³ video commercial there are students. Students are the face of Kent State. But students do more than participate as talent in front of the camera. They help plan, record and edit these videos. And let us say, these videos take longer than you think to create.

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, Students First, Community Impact

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Linda Hoeptner-Poling, Ph.D, Associate Professor in Art Education

ā€˜Students Are Who We Serve'

Linda Hoeptner Polingā€™s ā€œstudent-centeredā€ attitude is what led to her receiving recognition from her students and ultimately the Distinguished Teaching Award.

Tags: University News, Students First, Community Impact

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Homeslice Pizzeria Employees

Get a Slice of the Action! Homeslice Pizzeria is Here

Get a slice of the action at Homeslice Pizzeria, the newest edition to the Hub in the Kent Student Center.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Students First, Community Impact

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2022 Giving Tuesday results graphic

Kent Stateā€™s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs

This November, members of the Ā鶹¹ū¶³ community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, Kent Stateā€™s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across Kent Stateā€™s eight-campus system.

Tags: University News, Students First, Organizational Sustainability, Giving Tuesday, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, alumni-news, Success Story

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Katie Wuerstle Stars for Kent State Field Hockey

Finding the Hidden Gem

Ever visit a restaurant or a coffee shop whose environment just simply made you feel... home?! Well, that's exactly how Field Hockey Player Katie Wuerstle felt during her first visit to Kent State. 

Tags: Sports, Profiles, Students First, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

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audrey at a vendor event

Sweet Taste of Business Success!

Entrepreneurship major Audrey Ernst's love of baking and a microgrant have helped her baking business take shape. 

Tags: Student Life, Students First, entrepreneurship, LaunchNet Kent State

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Kent State quarterback Julian Edelman gets ready to throw a pass during a game against Kentucky.

Kent State Graduate Julian Edelmanā€™s Football Journey Chronicled by NFL Films

Tough. Competitive. Relentless. Determined to play in the NFL. Thatā€™s Julian Edelman, the former New England Patriots receiver and Ā鶹¹ū¶³ graduate, who is featured in the latest episode of ā€œA Football Life.ā€

Tags: Sports, Profiles, Students First, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

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What's the Big Idea?

WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA? BIRDS AND DRONES

Kent State President Todd Diacon rides to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering to learn more about research involving birds and aircraft.

Tags: University News, Students First, Global Presence, Organizational Sustainability, Global Reach, Research & Science

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A wintry Kent State Gate with snow in the sun

Top Five On-Campus Winter Events You Wonā€™t Want to Miss

Looking for something to fill your time between studying for finals and packing to go home for the holidays? Here are a few events you can enjoy while youā€™re still on campus and one you can look forward to when you get back.

Tags: Student Life University News, Students First, Community Impact

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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 Stateā€™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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