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Bridging Communities: ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference

When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.

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Tyler Stimpert, left, and Jehlani White, right, graduated with their master's degrees from the College of Public Health.

From Classroom to Community: ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Graduates Drive Change Through LGBTQ+ Research

Two ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ graduates who recently earned their Master of Public Health degrees spent the past two years as researchers on the first-of-its-kind Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment. 

Tags: Community & Society, Student Life, Community Impact, Diverse ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ, College of Public Health

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ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Gospel Choir

IN A FLASH: Joyous Voices

Cartwright Hall was filled with the voices of the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Gospel Choir in a performance earlier this month. 

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Support Reminds Students ‘They Are Worthy’

The LGBTQ+ Center’s LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund has been helping members from the LGBTQ+ community with different financial crises encountered throughout their academic journeys since 2010. The main purpose of the fund is to ensure that students are able to overcome challenges they face and continue pursuing their education.

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ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Offered Smooth Road to Graduation for NDC Transfers

When Notre Dame College announced in March 2024 that it would be closing its doors for financial reasons, students like Reagan Davenport found the doors at Kent State to be wide open, and a welcoming and accessible transfer process followed.   

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Fire skies over the University Library at sunrise

IN A FLASH: Fiery Skies at Sunrise

Fiery, fall colors filled the cloudy skies above ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ on an early morning in November. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Office of Continuing and Distance Education

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15 Years of the Cohn Jewish Student Center's Growing Community

Fifteen years ago, the Cohn Jewish Student Center opened its doors, becoming a vital hub for Jewish students at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ. Since its opening, Kent Hillel has worked to foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and a supportive community for Jewish students and others across the campus.

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I AM FIRST Week 2024

IN A FLASH: I Am First Week

"I Am First Week" at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ honors the challenges and accomplishments of first-generation students.

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An AI generated image of a family arguing at Thanksgiving dinner.

Pass the Turkey, Hold the Arguments

After one of the most contentious elections in American history, we are entering the holiday season when family dinners can be an argument waiting to happen.

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, School of Peace and Conflict Studies

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Trans Day of Remembrance at The Rock 2024

IN A FLASH: Trans Day of Remembrance

Nov. 20 the National Trans Day of Remembrance. Members of ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's LGBTQ+ community and allies honored trans lives lost with observances on campus.

Tags: Community & Society, Diverse ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ, LGBTQ+ Center, LGBTQ Community, The Rock

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