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A student browses the recent book sale held by Kent State University Press.

Kent State University Press Is a Bookworm’s Delight

The Kent State University Press publishes dozens of titles each year, from crime fiction and poetry to history and biographies, all of which make for great holiday gift giving. 

“We’ve had a stellar lineup of titles for 2022, including two books with KSU's Wick Poetry Center: ‘Dear Vaccine,’ which was featured on the PBS NewsHour, and ‘Sister Tongue,’ winner of the Wick Poetry Award,” said Julia Wiesenberg, marketing and sales manager for The Kent State University Press. 

Tags: University News, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

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Dancers rehearse for "Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes"

IN A FLASH: Dancers Take Flight

"Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes" has performances Dec. 2-4 on the Kent Campus.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive, School of Theatre and Dance

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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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Vaneet Kaur, Ph.D., (top left) assistant professor at Kent State Stark Campus, took part in a spring break trip to Mexico with students to study sustainable agricultural practices.

Stark Campus Professor Looks for Ways to Support Stark County Businesses

Vaneet Kaur, Ph.D., assistant professor of Management and Information Systems at Kent State University’s Stark Campus recently was featured in The Repository, Canton, Ohio newspaper for her work on promoting business ideas to help the local economy. 

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Profiles, Community Impact

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Ceramics on Display

Ceramics Exhibit Open in the School of Art Collections and Galleries

Current and former faculty and alumni have featured art pieces in the new exhibit Now and Then: Seven Decades of Kent State Ceramics. The exhibit focuses on former faculty, notable alumni and a juried selection of alumni from the 70-year history of the Kent State Ceramics Program.

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The Kent State Farmers Market at the DI Hub

Final Farmers’ Market of Fall

Shop the final Kent State Farmers’ Market of Fall today at the DI Hub.

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A wintry Kent State Gate with snow in the sun

Top Five On-Campus Winter Events You Won’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 you’re still on campus and one you can look forward to when you get back.

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Students learn techniques to help people feel better.

IN A FLASH: Building Back Better

Students at Kent State University's East Liverpool Campus learn to use physical therapy to help people recover. 

Tags: East Liverpool, Community & Society, Health, Community Impact

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Sign outside of Kent State's LGBTQ+ Center

Kent State Stands in Solidarity With LGBTQ+ Community

In the wake of Saturday's mass shooting in Colorado, Kent State gathered to process and reflect with the LGBTQ+ community.

Tags: LGBTQ+ Center, University News, Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, Community Impact

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Kent State's Winter Coat and Clothing Drive

Kent State’s Annual Clothing Drive Wants Everyone Warm This Winter

From Nov. 14 through Dec. 9, university groups on the Kent Campus will be collecting clean, gently used or new items from all ages, including warm clothing, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters.

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