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Late Kent State University President Michael Schwartz on campus posing with students

Michael Schwartz, Kent State’s Ninth President, Dies at 86

The Kent State University community is remembering the legacy of its ninth president, Michael Schwartz, Ph.D., who died on Jan. 2, 2024, following a long illness. He was 86. 

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Snow around the Star Sphere near Franklin Hall

IN A FLASH: All Dressed in White

Snowfall earlier this week covered the Kent Campus in a blanket of white. 

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A cyclist bikes through Risman Plaza on the Kent State University Kent Campus.

The Secret Is Out: Kent Named 1 of Zillow’s Top 2 College Towns for 2023

Several Northeast Ohio towns, including Kent, have made it to Zillow’s 2023 list of most popular markets.

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Graduates and their loved ones celebrated at 2023 Fall Commencements

IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride

Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as Kent State welcomed its newest class of graduates. 

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a photo of evan schumann standing in a wine cellar

Brewing up His Master Plan

Local entrepreneur and business owner Evan Schumann has big plans for the future of beer in Ohio. He credits his academic experiences at Kent State for helping him prepare for his high-growth career.

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Kent State NYC Fashion students visiting The Big Button

Visiting the Big Button

Students at Kent State's New York City Fashion location experience what it's like to live and work in the city's fashion industry. 

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 Kent State School of Fashion grad Dara Broadous

Designing Her Own Wedding Dress Was as Simple as 1,2,3,4

Kent State's School of Fashion gave Dara Broadous the skills to design her dream wedding dress.

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Students flying drones inside the CAE expansion atrium.

IN A FLASH: Flying Inside the House

Students honed their drone piloting skills inside the atrium of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering building's new expansion. 

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Kent State exchange students from South Africa visit the Ohio statehouse in Columbus.

Ohio Legislature Celebrates Kent State South African Exchange Students

A group of Kent State University exchange students from the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa, were welcomed by the Ohio legislature on a recent visit to Columbus. 

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Flags at the Kent State University Airport

IN A FLASH: Flying Colors

An antique lens provides unique depth and detail to the photos it captures. 

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