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Rick Ferdig wins 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award

An Empathetic Solution to the ‘Complexity of Teaching’

The Summit Professor of Learning Technologies and Professor of Educational Technology, Richard Ferdig, Ph.D., has had a multitude of students come through his courses. Each student has different preconceived notions, different goals and different reasons for joining his class.

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band facility

Video: Marching Golden Flashes Get First Look at New Facility

On Nov. 18, Â鶹¹û¶³ President Todd Diacon and other campus members got their first look at the newly renovated Kent State Ice Arena, which now houses a state-of-the-art space for the Marching Golden Flashes. 

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Fashion School in local media clips

Nationally Ranked, ‘Backyard’ Access

Â鶹¹û¶³â€™s School of Fashion was recently featured on the front page of the Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier newspapers for the innovative and collaborative opportunities it has implemented for its students.  

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Andzelika Malkowski Flash Focus

Flash Focus: Andzelika Malkowski

Meet Andzelika Malkowski, a senior architectural studies and construction management double major from Parma, Ohio, with a passion for giving back to the community. 

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Performing Arts Open Mic Lunch

Lunch Break Spotlight: Library Gives Performing Arts Students Time to Shine

University Libraries’ Performing Arts Library at Â鶹¹û¶³ hosted its Open Mic Lunch on Nov. 1, where students and university community members came together to showcase their talents and connect through live music. 

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Promotional image for the new KSU Navigation app

Helping Students Navigate a Successful Kent State Experience

KSU Navigate, a new technology platform more than two years in the making, will fully launch on Nov. 18, giving Â鶹¹û¶³ students an easy and efficient way to schedule tutoring and academic advising putting them on track for success in their coursework.

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Caitlyn Soya speaks at I AM FIRST 24

First-Generation Students Share, Connect and Learn

As a first-generation college student coming from Wisconsin, I found the college experience nerve-wracking. I didn't have anyone nearby to support me, and I didn’t know anyone who had this shared identity. Kent State's "I Am First Week" honors us and our struggles.

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Post-Election Stress Event Therapy Dogs

IN A FLASH: Post-Election Paws

The University Library hosted a "Post-Election Exhale" event to help students destress with crafts, tips from Kent State's Counseling and Psychological Services and friendly, fuzzy therapy dogs. 

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Mackenzie Guy stands next to an EV suit at the Houston Space Center

Kent State Student Witnesses Research Launch to International Space Station

Mackenzie Guy visited the Kennedy Space Center to watch as her research project blasted off toward the International Space Station, marking a milestone in her academic journey.

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