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Global Safari Preview

IN A FLASH: Going Global On Campus

Feb. 10-14 is I Heart Travel Week at Kent State. There are international activities scheduled on each day, culminating on Friday with the Global Safari Fest. 

Tags: Office of Global Education, International Students, Arts & Culture, Diverse Kent State, Student Life

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Global Safari Fest 2025

Global Safari Fest is a Fabulous Finish to I Heart Travel Week

It’s Kent State’s biggest international event of the year. Providing a fantastic finish to I Heart Travel Week’s five days of activities, Global Safari Fest celebrates Kent State’s international students with performances, a country fair and global cuisine.  

Tags: Office of Global Education, International Students, Arts & Culture, Diverse Kent State, Student Life

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2025 100 Plates wellness discussion

100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Community

Reflecting on the words of prominent figures in history can present opportunities to discover new perspectives and have important discussions surrounding social issues. This is exactly what happened at the 100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Beloved Community event organized by the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Events Committee. 

Tags: Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, Student Life

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Call for Photos - Sculpture

IN A FLASH: See YOUR Photo Here!

Anyone can submit a photo for Kent State Today's "IN A FLASH" photo feature! Submitted photos should be clear, high-resolution images and have a connection to Kent State University. 

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Fresh Start Fair Spring 2025

IN A FLASH: A Fresh Look at Student Organizations

The Fresh Start Fair gave student organizations an opportunity to let students know what they are all about - and a chance for students to check them out. 

Tags: Center for Student Involvement, Student Organizations, Student Life, Diverse Kent State, Spring Semester

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A student takes part in the 2024 game creation challenge.

‘Let’s Make the Rules’ – Game Creation Challenge Set for DI HUB

Board games, card games and computer games are all fair game at the second annual Let’s Make the Rules: A Game Creation Experiencea design challenge open to Kent State University students who have an idea for a new game.

Tags: Student Life, Students First, Diverse Kent State

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Tyler Stimpert, left, and Jehlani White, right, graduated with their master's degrees from the College of Public Health.

From Classroom to Community: Kent State Graduates Drive Change Through LGBTQ+ Research

Two Kent State University graduates who recently earned their Master of Public Health degrees spent the past two years as researchers on the first-of-its-kind Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment. 

Tags: Community & Society, Student Life, Community Impact, Diverse Kent State, College of Public Health

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Kent State University Gospel Choir

IN A FLASH: Joyous Voices

Cartwright Hall was filled with the voices of the Kent State University Gospel Choir in a performance earlier this month. 

Tags: Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, choir, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, College of the Arts

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15th Anniversary Cohn Jewish Student Center Banner

15 Years of the Cohn Jewish Student Center's Growing Community

Fifteen years ago, the Cohn Jewish Student Center opened its doors, becoming a vital hub for Jewish students at Kent State University. Since its opening, Kent Hillel has worked to foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and a supportive community for Jewish students and others across the campus.

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International Cook-Off Competition

Cultural Flavors Shine Bright on Kent State's First Snowy Night

As the first light snow of the season fell on Kent State University, the Student Center Ballroom radiated warmth and camaraderie during the International Cook-Off Competition. The event, part of International Education Week, brought together hundreds of students, faculty and staff to celebrate global flavors and cultural diversity.

Tags: Global Reach, Diverse Kent State, Global Presence

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