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An illustration of books.

Summer Reading from the Kent State University Press

The Kent State University Press released a list of new titles this spring that would make for enjoyable summer reading for the beach, pool or backyard hammock. 

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McArevey and Elvis meet

“Young Plato” Meets Kent State’s "Elvis"

A visiting documentary star (and Elvis fan) received a very special welcome at Kent State.

Tags: University News, Office of the President, Nationally Distinctive, Arts & Culture, May 4, 50th Commemoration of May 4, May 4 Commemoration

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Douglas Scott McKenzie with Amy Reynolds and Todd Diacon at May 4 Commemoration 2023

IN A FLASH: Commemoration and Community

The Kent State Community came together for the 53rd Commemoration of May 4, 1970. 

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Assistant Professor Erica Eckert, Ph.D., presents the Jerry M. Lewis Lecture on May 3, 2023 in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

Jerry Lewis Lecture Series Begins 53rd May 4 Commemoration

As someone who studied higher education administration, Kent State University Assistant Professor Erica Eckert, Ph.D., had always wondered what it would have been like to experience the May 4, 1970, Kent State shootings as a student affairs administrator. 

Tags: University News, May 4 Commemoration, May 4, May 4 50, Nationally Distinctive

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Children's collection at Annual Fashion Show

IN A FLASH: Young Fashionistas Take the Runway

Kent State's Annual Fashion Show included several collections for children. 

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NYC Fashion watch party

Live in New York - The Annual Kent State Fashion Show

Kent State's NYC Fashion campus hosted a livestreamed watch party of the Fashion Show in Kent. 

Tags: NYC Fashion, School of Fashion, University News, Global Reach, Nationally Distinctive, Alumni

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Kent State University Assistant Professor Richard Piet, Ph.D., has received a $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to aid in his ongoing neuroendocrinology research.

Research Looks at Link Between Circadian Rhythms and Reproductive Health

Kent State University Assistant Professor Richard Piet, Ph.D., has received a $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to aid in his ongoing neuroendocrinology research. 

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Leandra Drumm Looking Through One of Her Artworks

‘A Foot in Two Worlds’: Alumna Leandra Drumm, the Next Generation of Artist

As students walk around the Kent Campus, they are surrounded by beautiful artwork yet may be unaware of the artists attending class right next to them.

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Commencement tent on Manchester Field

IN A FLASH: Under the Big Tent

The large tent for next week's commencement ceremonies is being assembled on Manchester Field.

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