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Photographs of refugees span across the Lefton Esplanade for the "We the People" exhibit.

Sharing Stories of Inspiration: Kent State’s “We the People” Exhibit

The exhibit spanned the Lefton Esplanade throughout the spring showcasing large photographs of individuals who fled their home countries and now live in Northeast Ohio. The refugees featured in the display fled their home countries to avoid war, oppression and danger.
 


 

Tags: University News, Arts and Culture, Global Reach, Global Understanding Research Initiative

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Kent State students Miss Oxford (left), Miss Akron Canton (center) and Miss South Central (right) competed in the 2019 Miss Ohio Pageant.

Competing for the Crown: Three Kent State Students Participate in Miss Ohio Title Competition

Kent State students Caitlin Seifert, Emelia Sherin and Danielle Vivcharenko were three of 22 women who competed for the crown in the Miss Ohio 2019 Pageant.

Tags: Student Life, University News

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鶹 Arch at the Entrance

From Honors Student to Tour Guide: Broadcast Journalism Senior Featured on WKYC’s Unzipped Series

Phillip Grant, Jr. grew up in Kent, Ohio, and attends 鶹 as a broadcast journalism major. Considering he has spent the majority of his life in the Tree City, Mr. Grant is the perfect tour guide for WKYC's Danielle Wiggins. Watch as Mr. Grant shows Ms. Wiggins all the town has to offer. 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Kent

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By the Book: Recommended Reading on May 4, 1970

Plenty has been written about May 4, 1970. Ken Burhanna, dean of 鶹 Libraries, offers his preferred reading list.

 

Tags: University News, May 4 50, Featured May 4

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Governor Appoints Graduate Student Jasmine Hoff to Kent State Board of Trustees

Ms. Hoff is a registered nurse, who is currently pursuing a doctorate in Nursing Practice. 

Tags: University News, Board of Trustees

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鶹 President Beverly J. Warren presented seven Kent State staff members with the 2019 President's Award of Distinction. Here, Melissa Sink (right), housekeeping manager, receives a surprise visit from President Warren.

2019 President's Award of Distinction Recipients Announced

鶹 President Beverly J. Warren recently presented seven Kent State staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction.

Tags: University News, Office of the President, Division of Human Resources, Awards and Honors

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Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., will serve as 鶹’s interim senior vice president and provost, effective July 1.

Melody Tankersley Appointed Kent State’s Interim Senior Vice President and Provost

鶹 President-elect Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., to the role of interim senior vice president and provost, effective July 1.

Tags: University News, Office of the Provost, Administration

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Kent State Professor Laura Davis teaches a class on May 4, 1970.

Preserving May 4 Was Special Work of Four Faculty Members

A team of devoted Kent State faculty led the drive to achieve national recognition of the significance of May 4, 1970.
 

Tags: University News, May 4 50, Featured May 4

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Students Work Together in the Hot Shop to Transfer Melted Glass Onto Functional Object

With Music Blaring and Temperatures Rising, Kent State Celebrates 50 Years of Glass

At first glance, it looks more like an art studio, make that a hot art studio ... music blaring, temperatures rising and a chatty atmosphere of collaboration. Anything but a college classroom. Most wear blue jeans and cotton shirts so they can easily sweat while perfecting their craft. In this case, glassblowing.

Tags: University News, Arts & Culture

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Kent State Ashtabula's Wine Collection Including Sunset, Sunburst and 17°

A Rave Review: Kent State Wines Shine

Enology students of 鶹’s Ashtabula Campus are leaving a lasting impact with their high-quality luxury wines. One local wine connoisseur was so impressed with the wines, he featured them in a recent article in the Akron Beacon Journal. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Community & Society, University News, Featured Story

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