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From Alaska to Kent State, How Four Students Became Golden Flashes

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Kent State student Cepeda Woods, a fashion merchandising major, is pictured at Cheney Lake in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo credit: Caroline Correche Towne)

Kent State University’s unique programs and majors have attracted students from all over the world, including a few from the largest state in the nation. Currently, six students from Alaska – two undergraduate and four graduate – are taking classes from Kent State.

Kent State Student Creates Sustainable Jeans From Hemp Fibers

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Kent State marketing major Brian Kupiec co-founded Magu Studios to bring hemp jeans to market.

Kent State Biology Professor Recognized With Distinguished Teaching Award

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Some professors excel by giving students the most up-to-date information. Some excel by genuinely caring about students’ success.

2017 Diversity Awards Presented During Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

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Kent State Assistant Professor Suzy D’Enbeau (right) receives the Diversity Trailblazer Award from Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alfreda Brown.

Kent State University presented awards for outstanding contributions toward diversity at the 15th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Kent State Chemical Physics Professor Named Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry

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Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., a chemical physics professor and Ohio Research Scholar in Kent State University’s Liquid Crystal Institute®, recently was named a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, one of the top publishing societies in chemistry worldwide.

Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., receives a prestigious honor from one of the top publishing societies in chemistry worldwide.

Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center Links Community With Professional Artists

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Dancers from the local community will join GroundWorks Dance Theater in a Feb. 11 performance at the Kent State University at Tuscarawas Performing Arts Center.

Kent State’s Babar Collection Welcomes Visitors and Scholars to University Library

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The Babar Collection of John L. Boonshaft at Kent State University’s Department of Special Collections and Archives is one of the world's largest collections of the lovable elephant.

High up on the 12th floor of Kent State University Library lies a historical wonderland of adventure, where one of the world’s largest Babar collections comes to life.

PRIDE! Kent Celebrates 45 Years on Kent Campus

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Kent State students of PRIDE! Kent gather on Risman Plaza. The student organization celebrated its 45th anniversary. (Photo credit: Corey Grau)

On Dec. 8, 2016, the typical navy and gold of Kent State University’s Governance Chambers was muted by vibrant flags, rainbow streamers and exuberant voices of about 100 people gathered in celebration. On an otherwise dreary day in December, students, staff and faculty came together to celebrate the 45th anniversary of PRIDE! Kent.

Kent State Police Recognized for Excellence, Earns Reaccreditation

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Bill Buckbee (right), assistant director of public safety and assistant chief of police at Kent State University, shakes hands with a student during a Coffee With a Cop event.

The Kent State University Police Department was recently reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Kent State Salem’s Communiversity Choir Celebrates 25th Anniversary

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Director Melissa Fucci leads members of the Kent State Salem Communiversity Choir at during its annual holiday concert.

Kent State University at Salem’s Communiversity Choir celebrated its 25th anniversary during an annual holiday concert.

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