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A student in Kent State’s Fashion School works on a project in a design classroom.

Next Generation Learning Community Supports College and Career Academy for Akron Students

Kent State University is offering special expertise and resources to high school students attending Akron Public Schools to include immersive opportunities with the university’s fashion, arts and architecture programs. The announcement was made May 16 as Akron Public Schools was named a Ford Next…

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A student in Kent State’s Fashion School works on a project in a design classroom.

Next Generation Learning Community Supports College and Career Academy for Akron Students

Kent State University is offering special expertise and resources to high school students attending Akron Public Schools to include immersive opportunities with the university’s fashion, arts and architecture programs. The announcement was made May 16 as Akron Public Schools was named a Ford Next…

Tags: Office of the Provost , Partnerships , Student Success , Success Story , Community & Society

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Kent State University Airport is engaged with surrounding communities, including the cities of Kent and Stow.

Kent State University Airport Reaches Out to the Community

The Kent State University Airport is best known as a place where future pilots are trained, but its staff also makes sure the facility is beneficial to the community.

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Kent State University Airport Reaches Out to the Community

Kent State's Ohio Employee Ownership Center Office is located in McGilvery Hall.

Kent State University’s Ohio Employee Ownership Center Hosts 31st Annual Ohio Employee Ownership Conference

Kent State University’s Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC) will host the 31st Annual Ohio Employee Ownership Conference on Friday, April 28, 2017, at the Hilton West in Fairlawn, Ohio. This year’s keynote speaker is Cindy Turcot, Chief Operating Officer of Gardener’s Supply Co. in Burlington, …

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Kent State student Brooke Mullins stands in front of the Lordstown Fire Department – Station 36 in the Village of Lordstown, Ohio, where she serves as a volunteer firefighter.

Kent State Student Proves Height and Weight Do Not Determine Strength

Weighing in at barely 100 pounds, Brooke Mullins summoned every ounce of strength she had, and even more she didn’t. Her muscles were shaking; her mind – exhausted. The Kent State University junior had one last shot at overcoming the most grueling portion of a physical exam. If she could pass it, Mu…

Tags: Department of English , College of Arts and Sciences , Student Success , Success Story , Community & Society

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Kent State University staff members take part in Alumni Day of Service.

Alumni Association Hosts Ninth Annual Alumni Day of Service

What better way can Kent State University alumni make a difference in their community than by volunteering with fellow Golden Flashes? The Kent State Alumni Association is hosting the ninth annual Alumni Day of Service on Saturday, April 29, encouraging alumni worldwide to make a difference in thei…

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Alumni Association Hosts Ninth Annual Alumni Day of Service

Photo Courtesy: CBS. Kent State alumna joins The Amazing Race team for the 29th season.

Kent State Alumna Competes for $1 Million on “The Amazing Race”

A Kent State alumna joins "The Amazing Race" team to compete for $1 million on CBS.

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Kent State Uses Geospatial Technology to Map Violence

Kent State Geographers Make Maps to Help Study Youth Violence

Kent State University researchers use geospatial technology to study youth violence in Akron, Ohio.

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The Kent State University Ice Arena hosted the 35th Annual Special Olympics Winter Games.

Kent State Ice Arena Hosts 35th Annual Special Olympics Winter Games

The Kent State University Ice Arena hosted the 35th Annual Ohio Special Olympics Winter Games the first week of February for figure skaters and speed skaters from all over the state.

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Kent State Ice Arena Hosts 35th Annual Special Olympics Winter Games

Kent State offers alternative spring break trips for experiential learning

Students Swap Swimsuits for Service

As spring break quickly approaches, a growing number of Kent State University students are choosing alternative ways to spend their time off.

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