Honors College
Honors College
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Honors College
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Kent State Today
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Students coming to Kent State and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of Kent State's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.
Kent State Today
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Kent State and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week.