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Dialogue and Difference event tackles the origins of hate.

Dialogue and Difference Presentation Tackles Questions Surrounding Origins of Hatred

Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective, was a continuation of the year-long initiative Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding designed to engage our Kent State community and advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect, and kindness in all that we do.

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Oscar Ritchie’s Legacy Continues to Inspire

A key figure in Kent State's Black History, Oscar Ritchie continues to inspire generations of students and educators.

Tags: Department of Africana Studies, Black History Month, Black United Students, Diverse Kent State, Community Impact, Arts & Culture, University News, Community & Society

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Student Multimedia 3d Printer in action printing hearts

Kent State’s ‘Hidden Gem’ Celebrates 25 Years

If you frequent the Kent State University Library for Starbucks and studying, you may not have noticed you were within feet of one of the most important resources for students on campus. The Student Multimedia Studio on the first floor provides a space for high academics and creative play for students, faculty and staff.  

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Helping Students Demonstrate Safely

Kent State University has a strong history of student activism. The university wants to ensure students can exercise their right to protest, demonstrate and march about issues that matter to them. And to do it safely.

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A Kent State University student walks by the kindness, respect and purpose wall graphic on the side of a building.

Advancing Kent State’s Core Values of Freedom of Expression, Respect and Kindness

Kent State University’s new series titled Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding continues with upcoming programming for the university community. The next event, "Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective," occurs on Feb. 22.

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, School of Peace and Conflict Studies, Student Life

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Emily Speck is an environmental health specialist who graduated from Kent State's College of Public Health.

Wanted: Environmental Health Specialists to Keep Our Air, Water and Food Safe

The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had begun well before the that, according to Matthew Stefanak, a semi-retired faculty member and a "public health ambassador" with the College of Public Health, which helps to create career-ready graduates for this in-demand field.

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Screenshot of Kent State University President during the February 2024 Talking With Todd

President Diacon Talks University Finances in Latest Talking With Todd

Kent State University will redesign many aspects of the university’s operations and organization as it undertakes careful belt-tightening over the next four years, President Todd Diacon shared Feb. 13 during his monthly Talking With Todd webcast.

Tags: University News, Organizational Sustainability, Office of the President

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Todd Diacon speaking at the celebration of life for Michael Schwartz

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Michael Schwartz

A Celebration of Life for former Kent State University and Cleveland State University President Michael Schwartz took place on Cleveland State's campus. 

Tags: University News, Community Impact, Community & Society, Office of the President, President

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A teacher works with students on computers in the Research Center for Educational Technology's AT&T Classroom

Filling the Computer Science Gap

What do cybersecurity, data structures and algorithms all have in common? They are all part of the computer science industry, an industry that Ohio wants to see grow. The Ohio Department of Higher Education hopes to address a teaching gap through a recently announced funding opportunity called Teach CS.  Kent State was one of the recent awardees, receiving a million-dollar grant to develop KSU TeachCS.

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Summer Job and Internship Fair Spring 2024

Opportunities from Unexpected Places

Finding a job for the summer can sometimes be a burden, but for students at Kent State University, it’s easier when the employment prospects come to you. Students and professionals gathered on the second floor of the Kent Student Center on Feb. 6 to kickstart their connections and discuss opportunities for this summer. 

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