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Todd Diacon speaking at the celebration of life for Michael Schwartz

Former University President Honored by Kent State and Cleveland State Universities

A celebration of life event was held today on the campus of Cleveland State University to honor the late Michael Schwartz, who was a past university president of Kent State and Cleveland State. 

Tags: Office of the President, President Todd Diacon, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, Kent State President

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Students vote on the Kent State campus in 2023

Students Experience Challenges Trying to Vote Under New Elections Law

 When Gov. Mike DeWine signed new voter legislation into law in January, he said it was intended to help improve “voter integrity." However, this move is creating hurdles for students on college campuses across the state and making waves in what is expected to be an incredibly contentious election year.

Tags: Students First, University News, Community Impact

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Fashion show at Ronald McDonald house

High Style: Kent State’s School of Fashion Rules the Runway

​Students, faculty and alumni from Kent State University’s world-renowned School of Fashion sent some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show that benefitted Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.  

Tags: University News, Arts & Culture, Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive

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Ph.D. in Translation Studies

Creating Career-Ready Graduates: Kent State Recognized Nationally for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs

In its new 2024 Best Online Programs rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognizes Kent State University in the Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master’s in MBA Programs lists.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, College of Education, Health and Human Services, College of Nursing, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

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Brandon Bell singing "Lift Every Voice and Sing"

IN A FLASH: Lifting Every Voice

A recent graduate lent his voice to an inspiring opening of Kent State's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Tags: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Martin Luther King Jr., University News, Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, Office of University Outreach and Engagement, Black United Students, Amoaba Gooden

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Graphic for Michael Schwartz Celebration of Life

What to Know About the Michael Schwartz Celebration of Life Event

Kent State University and Cleveland State University will co-host a celebration of life for Michael Schwartz, Ph.D., who had served as presidents of both universities. Learn more about what you need to know to either attend the Feb. 8 event in person or watch it via livestream.

Tags: University News

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Black squirrel near a tree on Front Campus

IN A FLASH: A Squirrel Instead?

At Kent State, campus black squirrels may need to step in for Groundhog Day forecasting duties. 

Tags: Black Squirrel, University News, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Spring Semester

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MLK event panel

Kent State’s MLK Celebration Focuses on Following Dr. King’s Principles: Live a Life of Love and Peace During Conflict

Kent State University used its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Feb. 1 to inaugurate a new series of educational programs to help foster a better understanding of the many diverse voices in the university community. 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community & Society, Diverse Kent State

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Decorated door at DeWeese Health Center

IN A FLASH: Flashes Fight the Flu

On-campus flu vaccine clinics help keep Kent State students, faculty and staff healthy throughout the flu season. 

Tags: Flu Shot, flu vaccine, University Health Services, Students First, Community Impact, University News, Community & Society

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Students, faculty and staff discussed MLK's ideas about peace and conflict at 100 Plates.

A Community Discussion Over Lunch Focuses On MLK's Ideas About Peace and Conflict

The 100 Plates event allowed students, faculty and staff to discuss Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideas about peace and conflict. 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community and Society

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