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KSU Ice Arena construction

IN A FLASH: Raze the Roof

Renovations to the Kent State University Ice Arena will create an indoor practice field.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, University News, Office of the University Architect, Marching Golden Flashes, Department of Recreation and Wellness Services

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The MPower Men of Color Summit will take place Oct. 13-15

MPower Men of Color Summit Oct. 14 Promises Connection, Celebration and Education

The MPower Summit on Oct. 14 is designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together from college, high school, and community organizations to support the mission of men of color initiatives. All people are welcome to attend the summit, which will be held at the Kent State Student Center. 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community and Society

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Hotel evening view

10 Years and More Than 200,000 Guests Later

The Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center is celebrating 10 years of being at the heart of a transformed downtown. 

Tags: Town-Gown, downtown kent, Main Street Kent, Community Impact, University News, Community & Society, Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center, Organizational Sustainability

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Pictured (from left to right) are Mary Kutchin, Tracey Motter, Erin Slay and Holly Ma.

Kent State and University Hospitals Awarded $4 Million Grant to Develop an LPN-to-BSN Pathway, Further Nursing Education and Careers

Faculty researchers from Kent State University’s College of Nursing recently received nearly $4 million in grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration to develop an LPN-to-BSN pathway called the LPN Education Advancement Program (LEAP).  The program will provide licensed practical nurses at University Hospitals the opportunity to increase their skill set by removing barriers that may have prevented them from furthering their education.

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Students First, Community Impact, College of Nursing, University Hospitals

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Storm debris by the Sun Sphere sculpture, near Franklin Hall.

VIDEO: Strong Storm Causes Damage on Kent Campus

Videos show Thursday's storm and the damage it caused to the May 4 Memorial. 

Tags: May 4, University News, University Facilities Management, Nationally Distinctive

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Student walking by a large, downed tree on Front Campus.

IN A FLASH: When the Bough Breaks

Strong storms caused damage across the Kent Campus on Thursday night. 

Tags: May 4, Nationally Distinctive, University Facilities Management, University News

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Tree down from storm in front of Lowry Hall

Weathering the Storm: Crews Clean Up Storm Damage on Campus

Crews are working diligently around the Kent Campus to clean up debris left by a severe thunderstorm that hit Kent State last night.

Tags: University News, Students First, Student Life

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Kent State's May 4 Memorial Damaged Aug. 25, 2023 during overnight storm

Strong Overnight Storm Damages May 4 Memorial

Strong winds from an overnight storm brought tree limbs down across Kent State University's Kent Campus, including several large branches that struck and damaged the Kent State Memorial. 

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students walk past new graphics on Kent State's campus

Walking With Purpose

Designed by the Creative Team in Kent State University’s Division of University Communications and Marketing, new building wraps seen across campus are bright and dynamic daily reminders of the university’s core values: Kindness, Respect and Purpose in All We do. Positive Change. Inquiry & Discovery. Freedom of Expression.

Tags: Student Life, University News, Diverse Kent State

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CPR training

Would You Be Ready in an Emergency? Quick Actions Can Save a Life

Kent State University Registrar Chris Dorsten and Assistant Registrar Adrianne Woods saved the life of a person who suffered cardiac arrest in Schwartz Hall over the summer.

Tags: Health, University News, Community Impact, Organizational Sustainability, registrar office, Kent State Police Services

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