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Members of Kent State University Air Force and Army ROTC programs salute the American flag during the university’s 2023 Veterans Day Commemoration.

Continuing Excellence: Kent State Earns Military Friendly School Designation for 15th Straight Year

Kent State’s unwavering commitment to supporting military-connected students has once again been recognized, as the institution earns the Military Friendly School designation for the 15th consecutive year.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, Center for Adult and Veteran Services, Awards and Honors, Division of Student Life

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Brian Gliba

Iraq Veteran Finds Support in Facing PTSD, Brain Trauma While Seeking Degree

Brian Gliba, who left the Army as a captain, says he feels that Kent State supports veterans and has helped set him up for success.

Tags: Student Life, Students First, Center for Adult and Veteran Services, Student Accessibility Services

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Air Force ROTC Cadets planting daffodil bulbs

IN A FLASH: A New Tradition for a Living Memorial

Planting bulbs on Daffodil Hill has become part of Kent State's annual Veteran's Day Commemoration. 

Tags: Air Force ROTC, May 4, Veterans Day, Center for Adult and Veteran Services, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, University Communications and Marketing

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Flags at Veterans Day Commemoration 2021

IN A FLASH: Veterans Day Observed on Campus

Kent State University's annual Veterans Day Commemoration ceremonies begin at 11 a.m., Nov. 9 on the Student Green.

Tags: Veterans Day, Center for Adult and Veteran Services, Risman Plaza, Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, University Communications and Marketing

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Kent State University ROTC Cadets present the colors at a Kent State football game at Dix Stadium.

Serving Those Who Serve

“Always Ready, Always There” is the motto of the National Guard. In many ways, this describes Kent State University’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services, too. For the 14th consecutive year, Kent State has been designated a Military Friendly School.

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Soldiers marching in line at Veteran's Day event on campus

Paying Tribute To Those Who Wore The Uniform

The Kent State community paused from classes and work Nov. 10 to gather on the Student Green at Risman Plaza and show their respect as part of Veterans Day.

Tags: University News, Diverse Kent State, Army ROTC, Center for Adult and Veteran Services

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Members of the Kent State Air Force ROTC program salute as the American flag is raised during the university’s annual Veterans Day observance.

Kent State University Receives New Collegiate Purple Star Designation

The designation recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.

Tags: University News, Center for Adult and Veteran Services, Military, Success Story

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A Kent State University Army ROTC cadet salutes the American flag during the university’s Veterans Day commemoration

Kent State Receives Military Friendly School Honor for 13th Year in a Row

Kent State University continues to exemplify leadership in its mission to support students as the Kent Campus is designated as a Military Friendly® School for the 13th consecutive year in a row, earning a Gold award. In addition, Kent State University at Trumbull earned a Silver award.

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Photo of Kent State University ROTC cadet with American flag

Kent State’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services Racks Up Another Award

Kent State University has landed a spot on the list of top schools for military-connected students according to the 2021 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges. 

Tags: Student Life, University News, Center for Adult and Veteran Services, Division of Student Life, Awards and Honors

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