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Crawford Hall, Kent State University’s newest – and largest – academic building, has earned LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. (Photo credit: Perkins&Will)

Kent State’s Crawford Hall Earns LEED Silver Certification

An innovative design, energy-efficient systems, water conservation technologies and environmentally responsible construction materials are some of the features that earned Crawford Hall, Kent State University’s newest – and largest – academic building, LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, Organizational Sustainability, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

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Four young women standing together in front of two airplanes parked outside the Kent State Airport hangar.

Flying Flashes Aim for Fourth Straight Win

The skies are calling once again, and Kent State University’s Flying Flashes are answering, this time with their sights set on a fourth consecutive intercollegiate victory in the Areaseir Race Classic.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Profiles, University News

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Four young women standing together in front of two airplanes parked outside the Kent State Airport hangar.

Flying Flashes Aim for Fourth Straight Win in National All-Women Air Race

The skies are calling once again, and Kent State University’s Flying Flashes are answering, this time with their sights set on a fourth consecutive intercollegiate victory in the Air Race Classic.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Nationally Distinctive, Student Organizations

College of Aeronautics and Engineering

A dress designed by a Kent State School of Fashion student debuted along with a collection of Salvador Dali paintings.

Salvador Dalí Paintings Make Their Debut Alongside Kent State Fashion School Creations

An exhibit of rare Salvador Dalí paintings and a collection of garments designed by Kent State University School of Fashion students inspired by the Dalí artwork has opened at Peg’s Gallery in Hudson, Ohio. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Student Life, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

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Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel meets with the Flying Flashes Air Race Classic teams from Kent State.

Flying High: Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor tours Kent State’s Nationally Ranked College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel recently toured Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, seeing firsthand how the university is educating students for critically needed jobs in the aviation and engineering fields.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community & Society, Kent State Works, Nationally Distinctive

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Members of the High Power Rocket Team hoist their newest rocket upright on a launch platform.

Kent State Rocket Team Sets New Record Ahead of International Competition

Kent State University’s High-Power Rocket Team successfully launched the largest and most advanced rocket in its history on March 9, reaching an apogee of 11,517 feet and a top speed of 0.99 Mach—just shy of the speed of sound.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Student Organizations, Nationally Distinctive

College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Goodyear 100th Party

Kent State Helps Celebrate Goodyear Blimp's 100th Anniversary

As the iconic Goodyear Blimp marks its 100th anniversary, Kent State University’s connection to aviation history is soaring to new heights. Three alumni of the university’s aeronautics program are among the aviators steering this American icon through its centennial celebration.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive

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Mary Kay Cabot

Kent State Alumna Wins Prestigious NFL Writing Award

Mary Kay Cabot's career covering Cleveland sports began with a simple internship at The Plain Dealer while she was a student at Kent State University. More than 40 years later, that internship has led to the highest honor in professional football journalism.

Tags: Sports, Profiles, Nationally Distinctive

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Antonio Gates HOF Exhibit

From Kent State to Canton: Antonio Gates’ Exhibit Opens at Hall of Fame

A size 15E purple cleat with deep personal meaning now sits on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, part of the newly unveiled Class of 2025 exhibit that includes artifacts from Antonio Gates’ remarkable journey from Kent State basketball star to NFL legend.

Tags: Sports, Nationally Distinctive

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Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the AMLCI.

Celebrating 60 Years: Illustrious Past, Innovation for the Future

A star-studded lineup of scientists returned to Kent State University April 25-26 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute.

Tags: Research & Science, Global Reach, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive

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