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FAFSA Troubles? Help and Financial Aid Are Still Available

Â鶹¹û¶³â€™s financial aid administrators want students and their families who were caught in the snags of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid process to know that financial aid and help completing the application are still available. The FAFSA cycle for the 2024-25 school year is not over.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Students First

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Pete Buttigieg with Todd Diacon

IN A FLASH: U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg at Kent State

When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Kent State this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and Kent State alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center. 

Tags: Government Relations, May 4 Visitors Center, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, Nationally Distinctive

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A new Â鶹¹û¶³ graduate smiles as he holds his diploma during his commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Matthew Brown, Â鶹¹û¶³)

Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony

The Â鶹¹û¶³ alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

Tags: University News, Students First, Commencement, Summer Commencement, alumni-news

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University Facilities Management crews working on the Risman Fountain

IN A FLASH: Getting Campus Ready

Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at Kent State in working order and looking great.

Tags: Summer, Fall Semester, University Facilities Management, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, University News, Students First

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Summer in Kent 2024

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Â鶹¹û¶³ International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

Tags: International Admissions, International Students, Global Reach, Office of Global Education, University News, University Facilities Management, City of Kent, Summer, Diverse Kent State, Student Life

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New Â鶹¹û¶³ graduates smile and celebrate as blue and gold streamers are launched into the air at the end of their commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Kent State Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign

Â鶹¹û¶³ recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total. 

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

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Liam Aberle

Kent State Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer

Kent State's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.

Tags: University News, Kent State Works, Community and Society, School of Fashion, Fashion, Arts and Entertainment

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Summer Preview KSU 2024

IN A FLASH: A Warm Welcome for Visiting Families

Summer Preview KSU days give high school and transfer students and their families an opportunity to get to know Kent State. 

Tags: Finding Future Flashes, Community Impact, Students First, Admissions, Summer, High School Students, Transfer Students, University News, Community & Society

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Kent State's international student-athletes have an extraordinary sense of commitment to academics and athletics.

International Student-Athletes Find Second Home at Kent State

Kent State's international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home. 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Sports, Global Reach, Diverse Kent State, Global Presence

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Kent State Student at Senior Center

Kent State’s ‘Mobile Flashes’ Program Brings Student Support to Area Seniors

Kent State's College of Public Health has launched a three-year initiative, funded by Medical Mutual, to enhance senior health and wellness in Greater Cleveland. The project includes a comprehensive community needs assessment involving over 20 senior centers, continuing education for senior center staff, and bi-weekly visits from Kent State's "Mobile Flashes" student teams.

Tags: University News, College of Public Health, Community & Society, Community Impact

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