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School of Fashion's NYC Studio Brings Students, Faculty and Alumni Together in Making Strong Name Atop the Industry
Faculty and staff at the Kent State University School of Fashion revel in the creativity and confidence of our students. That's certainly true at Kent State University New York City Fashion, where Kent State Today found students, staff and alumni working side by side with the top names in Fashion to prepare our graduates to succeed.

Four Decades Later, Study Experience in Florence Still Shapes Local Architect’s Work
Boardman-based architect Robert Mastriana was among the first class of students to study in Florence, Italy, through the university’s education-abroad program. He tells The Vindicator newspaper how that experience still influences his work.

IN A FLASH: Flashes in the Freeze
Kent State students braved the extremely cold temperatures and below zero wind chills on their way to their classes.

Kent State Professor Cracks the Code
Kent State University computer science Professor Jonathan Maletic, Ph.D., and alumnus Michael Decker, Ph.D., are developing a new software solution, creating a world where the computer science community can effectively track changes and improve group code development.

IN A FLASH: When the Snow Flies
Clearing fallen snow at the Kent State University Airport is a team effort.

IN A FLASH: A Snowy Return to Classes
Some of the season's coldest temperatures and snow cover set the scene for students' first day of classes after winter break.

Winning Coach and Kent State Alum Nick Saban Retires
Kent State University alumnus Nick Saban, considered one of the greatest college football coaches of all time, has retired from the University of Alabama, where he coached the Crimson Tide for the past 17 seasons.

IN A FLASH: Lighter Than Air
Students from the College of Aeronautics and Engineering competed to create flyable aircraft using helium balloons.

Happy Birthday, President McGilvrey!
Kent State's founding president was born on Jan. 8, 1867. His tireless dedication to the institution and its students is reflected in innovations that continue to propel Kent State University forward today.

IN A FLASH: Here Comes the Sun
A photgrapher captured Earth's star shining through the Star Sphere 2010 sculpture near Franklin Hall.