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Student at Karamu

The 'Greatness in the Room'

The university's traditional Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados ceremonies celebrated Spring 2023 graduates. 

Tags: Diverse Kent State, Student Multicultural Center, Community & Society, University News, Students First, Community Impact, Commencement, Spring Commencement, Class of 2023, Division of Student Life

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Providing Coordinated Care for Student Success

Through a multi-year, comprehensive examination of current processes and student needs, including the work of the Re-Imagining of Academic Advising Group and the Supporting the Student Experience Review Team, it became evident that the university needed a system that better supported the evolving needs of its students across the student lifecycle.

Tags: Student Life, Students First

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Members of the Spring Class of 2023 pose for a photo

IN A FLASH: Commencement's Eve

Members of Kent State's Spring Class of 2023 could be found posing for photos at popular spots on campus this week. 

Tags: Student Life, University News, Students First, Community Impact, Lefton Esplanade, Spring Commencement, Commencement, Class of 2023

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Stress Free at The Library Spring 2023

IN A FLASH: Four-Legged Stressbusters

Kent State University Libraries offered a stress-free study break for students on Friday. 

Tags: Students First, Student Life, University Libraries

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A new Kent State graduate crosses the stage and proudly holds her diploma during the advanced degree ceremony.

Kent State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Spring Commencement Ceremonies

The Kent State University alumni family will grow by about 5,500 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. 

Tags: University News, Students First, Commencement, Spring Commencement, alumni-news, Success Story

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Kent State Adapting to Declining Number of College-Aged Americans

Since 2008, the United States has begun to see a trending decline in birth rates. Kent State's Collin Palmer spoke to Spectrum News 1 about the ways universities are beginning to adapt to the looming decrease in the traditional college pool.

Tags: University News, Students First, Student Life

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Kent State University Library by night.

IN A FLASH: Late Nights at the Library

The University Library will be open until 2 a.m. most nights through May 9 for extended study hours.

Tags: Students First, Student Life, University News, University Libraries

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Elly Styles from Office of Global Education Presenting at the Counselor Fly-In

'Flying High' Fly-In for Global High School Counselors

Fifteen high school counselors from 11 different countries took part in the Office of Global Education’s (OGE) Counselor Fly-In event April 26 to learn more about Kent State University and its offerings.

Tags: Global Reach, Global Presence, Students First

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