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Daisy Smith discovered her purpose at Kent State University.

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Hear how Kent State University student Daisy Smith discovered her purpose at Kent State.

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Video: Discovering Purpose - Daisy Smith

The Kent State University women’s rugby team took matters into their own hands when they encountered a tree blocking the road on their way to a match. (Photo credit: Tina Miller)

Kent State Women’s Rugby Team Shows Tree-mendous Effort on and off the Field

The Kent State University women’s rugby team found themselves facing a literal bump in the road on their way to a rugby match on Oct. 7.

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Kent State Women’s Rugby Team Shows Tree-mendous Effort on and off the Field

The Academic Success Center in Kent State's University College helped Kellie Miley overcome academic struggles to earn her bachelor's degree in 2016 and a master's degree in 2018.

From Failing Grades to a Master’s Degree, How Kent State Helped a Student Get Back on Track

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From Failing Grades to a Master’s Degree, How Kent State Helped a Student Get Back on Track

A student walkout in 1968 contributed to the launch of Black United Students (BUS), which is commemorating 50 years at Kent State. (Photo from the collection of E. Timothy Moore)

Powerful Images Tell Struggle of Campus, America as Black United Students Commemorate 50 Years

Set against the backdrop of five decades of dynamic social change, the powerful “BUS at 50 Reloaded” photography exhibit in Ritchie Hall’s Uumbaji Gallery highlights the impact and influence of the Black United Students (BUS) organization at Kent State University since its founding in 1968. The show runs through Nov. 14.

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Last weekend's celebration of 100 years of Homecoming at Kent State was "ruled" by 2018 Homecoming Queen Jennifer Uren and Homecoming King Jordan Euell.

Video: Kent State Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming

The celebration of 100 years of Homecoming at Kent State was “ruled” by 2018 Homecoming Queen Jennifer Uren and Homecoming King Jordan Euell.

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Video: Kent State Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming

Representatives from Kent State University, the city of Kent, AAA and Portage County Safe Communities are collaborating on a campaign to promote safe driving practices. The campaign Wait2TXT targets both distracted driving and walking.

Kent State Police Encourage Students to Wait2TXT

Did you know that if you are driving and have a passenger, are eating or drinking and send a text, your chances of crashing increase by 1,139 percent?

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