Success Story

36th Annual Black Squirrel Festival Features Music, Food and Freebies

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The annual Black Squirrel Festival offers Kent State students a chance to learn about student organizations, explore different university departments and learn more about the Kent community.

Kent State’s Herb Page to Coach International Team at 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup in France

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Herb Page, Kent State’s director of golf and head men’s golf coach, has been selected to serve as one of the head coaches of the International team at the 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup.

Walk This Way

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Kent State Liquid Crystals Professor Robin Selinger examines new material that propels itself forward under the influence of light.

Liquid Crystals Professor Robin Selinger helps develop new material that propels itself forward under the influence of light.

Kent State Ranks 11th Safest Campus in the Country

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Officers with the Kent State University Police Department stand by the fountain on Risman Plaza near the Kent Student Center. Kent State has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by a national trade association.

Kent State Celebrates Start of New School Year With Annual Blastoff

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Thousands of Kent State students work their way through Risman Plaza during Blastoff, the annual back-to-school celebration at Kent State.

Welcome Weekend Sets New Students on Path to Success

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Two students greet each other during the 44th annual New Student Reception and Cookout hosted by the Department of Pan-African Studies held behind Ritchie Hall.

Movers and Groovers Assists New Students Moving Into Residence Halls

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Kent State students move clothing into Olsen Hall during freshman move-in day.

Kent State Holds Summer Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 19

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A Kent State University graduate displays his diploma for family and friends during the baccalaureate degree ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Kent State’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd Named MAC Nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year

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Kent State’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd, who captured the 2017 NCAA Division I Women’s Shot Put National Championship, has been nominated for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award.

Kent State’s College of Nursing Redesignated a Center of Excellence by National League for Nursing

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Mary Bacha (right), a lecturer in Kent State University’s College of Nursing, instructs students in the Olga A. Mural Simulation Lab located in Henderson Hall.