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Kent State alumna Alexus Kellow, '21, stationed with the U.S. Army in South Korea, began her master's program in the College of Public Health online.

Military Members Embracing Online Advanced Public Health Degrees

Active military members are embracing online master’s degree programs in Kent State University’s College of Public Health for the flexibility and ease with which they can earn an advanced degree.

Tags: Student Life, College of Public Health, Health, Global Reach, Students First, Nationally Distinctive

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Skateboarding student flies during a brief time of warmer temperatures in February

IN A FLASH: Flashes Get Out

A brief preview of spring-like weather inspired Golden Flashes to venture outdoors. 

Tags: Spring Semester, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, weather

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Fashion show at Ronald McDonald house

High Style: Kent State’s School of Fashion Rules the Runway

​Students, faculty and alumni from Kent State University’s world-renowned School of Fashion sent some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show that benefitted Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.  

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

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Ph.D. in Translation Studies

Creating Career-Ready Graduates: Kent State Recognized Nationally for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs

In its new 2024 Best Online Programs rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognizes Kent State University in the Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master’s in MBA Programs lists.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, College of Education, Health and Human Services, College of Nursing, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

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Mwatabu S. Okantah on WKYC's Good Company show

The History of Black History Month

Mwatabu S. Okantah, professor and chair of the Department of Africana Studies at Kent State University, was featured on WKYC Studios’ Good Company discussing the history and importance of Black History Month.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Diverse Kent State, Community & Society

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Jacob Schnitzer leading the Kent State University Orchestra

Student Composers Shine in Concert

Kent State University student composers had the opportunity to have their works performed in concert by the university’s orchestra. 

Tags: Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, Kent State University Orchestra, Nationally Distinctive, concert, performance, Arts & Culture, College of the Arts

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Black squirrel near a tree on Front Campus

IN A FLASH: A Squirrel Instead?

At Kent State, campus black squirrels may need to step in for Groundhog Day forecasting duties. 

Tags: Black Squirrel, University News, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Spring Semester

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Kent State alumna Michelle Abrahamson Robell

How an Award-Winning Teacher Found Her Calling

After a few stops and starts, alumna Michelle Abrahamson Robell found her purpose in a fulfilling (and award-winning) career as a teacher.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

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Students presenting their campaigns

A ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Public Relations Program

The combination of a strong curriculum, real-world experience and a focus on networking allows Kent State University’s undergraduate public relations students to develop a strong foundation for their future careers.  

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, University News, Students First

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Senior fashion design majors Mackenzie Karsten and Daniella Byrnes review candidates during model tryouts at Kent State's School of Fashion

Strutting Our Stuff: Kent State’s School of Fashion to Help Raise Money for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Students, faculty and alumni from Kent State University’s world-renowned School of Fashion will be sending some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Student Life, Global Reach, Community & Society, Students First, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, Organizational Sustainability

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