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Dear ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Students,
We understand you may have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine requirement issued by the university on Aug. 27, and we want to offer some additional details and guidance about this new requirement.
Vaccine Requirement
The requirement to…
Dear ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Students,
As someone who studies on one of our Regional Campuses, we understand you may have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine requirement issued by the university on Aug. 27. We want to offer some additional details and guidance about this new…
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![ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ students walk from the College of Podiatric Medicine located in Independence, Ohio.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/09.15.21%20Students%20at%20the%20Kent%20State%20University%20College%20of%20Podiatric%20Medicine_0.jpg?VersionId=pXh2XwwOw8GqlDeIZLWlyCjeT_lBbBDk)
The Podiatry Foundation, located in Independence, Ohio, is laying the groundwork to help secure the financial and academic future of Ohio’s only podiatry college – ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ College of Podiatric Medicine.
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The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Board of Trustees gave approval for the university to enter into a public service operating agreement with Ideastream Public Media for the management and operations of the WKSU stations at its Sept. 15 meeting.
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The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Board of Trustees congratulated ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ President Todd Diacon and university leaders on their strong fall enrollment, including welcoming the Class of 2025, at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 15.
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ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s Class of 2025 arrives with a strong record of classroom success, boasting an all-time high GPA of 3.5. These newest Golden Flashes arrive 3,982 strong, an increase of more than 4% from a year ago.
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Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by 39 brave men on Sept. 17, 1787, recognizing all who are born in the United States or, by naturalization, have become citizens.
Dear Golden Flashes,
It has been so exciting to see the vibrant energy of all our students on ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s campuses. On behalf of ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s Division of Student Affairs, I am thrilled to welcome you home to our…
Dear ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Faculty and Staff,
We want to remind you that COVID-19 vaccines are available at no cost to all members of the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ community and their families at the DeWeese Health Center on the Kent Campus. The vaccine is the single most effective way to…
Dear ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Students,
This is a reminder to please register your COVID-19 vaccination status so the university may continue to enjoy a vibrant in-person experience for the 2021 Fall Semester — and you could win free tuition.