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Wil Haygood speaks with Alison Caplan at Kiva

Kent State Honors Veterans With Wil Haygood Event

Author Wil Haygood discussed his book “The War Within a War” at Kent State’s Kiva Auditorium. The event wrapped up the university’s annual Veterans Day commemoration.

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Kent State staff stand outside of the Center for Adult and Veterans Services

How Kent State Helps Veterans and Adult Learners Belong | Golden Guide

Kent State’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services helps veterans, caregivers and adult learners access VA benefits, resources and community on campus.

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George Lemons serves a student at DI Dining

Meet the Navy Vet and Dining Hall Favorite Emceeing Kent State’s Veterans Day Ceremony

U.S. Navy veteran and longtime Kent State dining employee George Lemons Jr. will emcee the Nov. 10 Veterans Day Commemoration at Risman Plaza.

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Students walk and bike on the Eplanade near the Center for Undergraduate Excellence

Kent State’s I Am First Week Helps First-Generation Students Find Their Place

Kent State’s I Am First Week runs Nov. 2-6, 2026, with events for first-generation students, who make up about 40% of the university's student body.

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A Kent State student walks past a mental health awareness poster

College Can Be Stressful. Mental Health Resources Are Available at Kent State | Golden Guide

Mental health concerns have been increasing in young people nationwide. Kent State University has a variety of resources to support students, including Counseling and Psychological Services, the university's main mental health provider.

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Kent State grad students Andrew Hoover, Peter Bobkowski, Blair Davis and Jennifer Pignolet pose at the conference

Can You Trust Social Media Influencers? Helping Teachers Find the Answers

These days, it can be difficult to know which social media influencers and online content creators to trust. Three Kent State graduate students recently presented a session on this topic at a national conference focused on news literacy.

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Kent State's mascot Flash takes a picture with students and their families

Previewing Kent State's Golden Experience

Kent State’s thriving on-campus atmosphere was on full display for the more than 2,000 prospective students and their families who attended Preview KSU on Oct. 16. 

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Students walk into financial aid office at Kent State

Four Ways to Graduate With Less Debt at Kent State

Learn four ways Kent State students cut college costs: scholarships, on-campus jobs, RA roles and ROTC. About 40% of students graduate debt-free.

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Kent State University students attend a career fair on Oct. 6, 2026.

Looking for Career Advice? Kent State Students, Alumni Have Lifelong Access to Job Resources

Kent State University students and alumni can take advantage of free job and internship resources through Career Exploration and Development. Resources include mock interviews, résumé assistance, LinkedIn coaching and free professional clothing.

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Kent State President Todd Diacon accepts Seven Seals Award

Kent State Earns Prestigious Seven Seals Award for Military and Veteran Support

Kent State University has received the Seven Seals Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve for its longstanding support of military-connected students and veterans.

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