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![Dr. Lamar Hylton poses for a selfie with students before a ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ football game.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/Lamar1--USE-ON-HOMEPAGE.jpg?VersionId=GP5PEV_tyuu8bplXnMzccg.q_kcLuLZ1)
Lamar Hylton set out to sing opera on the world’s largest stages, but he instead followed the song in his heart to ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ where he is making a difference in helping students succeed in their quests to find their purpose in life.
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![ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Geology Professor Joseph Ortiz, Ph.D., and student Andrew Congdon take a few moments between collecting measurements of surface reflectance in Sandusky Bay this summer. (Photo credit: Sunny Dickerson, Bowling Green State University) ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Geology Professor Joseph Ortiz, Ph.D., and student Andrew Congdon take a few moments between collecting measurements of surface reflectance in Sandusky Bay this summer. (Photo credit: Sunny Dickerson, Bowling Green State University)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/10.09.17%20Photo%20of%20Kent%20State%20Professor%20Joseph%20Ortiz%20and%20student%20Andrew%20Congdon.jpg?VersionId=5.gi.nIEj8aD4i3ktCMloLkiWwINpvpZ)
The conditions in Lake Erie continue to pose several health risks to Ohioans in coastal communities, making it difficult to maintain good water quality for citizens, state and local policymakers.
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![Members of the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Marching Band make their way toward Main Street during the start of the 2016 Homecoming Parade.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Homecoming2.jpg?VersionId=I3tDgxlx6zVANYlvTqUUop67Dnf_ktCX)
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming will feature ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ alumni µþ±ð²Ô…
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University hosts its annual Homecoming celebration on Oct. 14
Ben Curtis and Candace Curtis will return to their alma mater to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s annual Homecoming on Oct. 14.
Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation and KeyBank Foundation among largest supporters
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ recently concluded its largest fundraising year in school history after securing $38.9 million in private support during Fiscal Year 2017. Among its highest priorities, the…
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![ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ students walk to and from class while others hang out on Risman Plaza. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ students walk to and from class while others hang out on Risman Plaza.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/09.29.17%20Photo%20of%20Kent%20State%20students%20on%20Risman%20Plaza.jpg?VersionId=tb0intcPMkfsbLK6Gfek4yW3A_SoGh88)
Each year on Oct. 1, universities nationwide are required to disseminate a summary of reported crimes on or near campus. The Annual Security Reports for all ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ campuses outline three-year statistics on several…
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s College of Business Administration has partnered with the Ohio Development Services Agency on behalf of the Ohio Small Business Development Center to deliver the Certified Business Advisor® (CBA) online certification program beginning fall 2017.
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You are not alone. Depression and anxiety do not need to be masked.
The 23rd annual National Depression Screening Day at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ will be held Thursday, Oct. 5, at several ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ locations. Events are open to all students, faculty and staff, as well as the…
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![ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ students file into Dix Stadium for their Commencement ceremony this past May. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ has been selected as a recipient of the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ students file into Dix Stadium for their Commencement ceremony this past May. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ has been selected as a recipient of the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/09.26.17%20Photo%20of%20Kent%20State%20students%20at%20Commencement.jpg?VersionId=05nXeboSwTXtJ9rnfJVQ06t6z5eWwlds)
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus has received acknowledgement from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for a fifth consecutive year. INSIGHT Into Diversity has selected…
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![ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ students file into Dix Stadium for their Commencement ceremony this past May. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ has been selected as a recipient of the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ students file into Dix Stadium for their Commencement ceremony this past May. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ has been selected as a recipient of the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/09.26.17%20Photo%20of%20Kent%20State%20students%20at%20Commencement.jpg?VersionId=05nXeboSwTXtJ9rnfJVQ06t6z5eWwlds)
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus has received acknowledgement from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for a fifth consecutive year. INSIGHT Into Diversity has selected…