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![High school students will participate in new Teagle Foundation program. High school students will participate in new Teagle Foundation program.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Teagle%201%20edit.jpg?VersionId=TqscF2F2KU1Z7tbZ4wVjWDRXPe8vY1AU&itok=eT1kWO-q)
High Schoolers Will Learn ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Freedom and Citizenship Through ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s New Teagle Foundation Program
A pilot program in 2023 led to a $250,000 implementation grant from the for ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ to establish , a program that will enable promising underserved high school seniors in Northeast Ohio to increase their college preparedness, civic engagement and a sense of belonging
![Adults Practicing Yoga](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/WellnessBanner.jpg?VersionId=4MtrT5A9d6P1YSaHgLPmEQnIH10RNBRt&h=e5aee5e4&itok=Selut0Tx)
Personalized Employee Wellness in the Spotlight
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's Employee Wellness program has been working to provide physical, mental and emotional support to faculty and staff for years. And it’s definitely being recognized.
![Students walking across Risman Plaza. Students walking across Risman Plaza.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Students%20walking%20across%20Risman%20Plaza_0.jpg?VersionId=jBowJNI0srjjFIE7_iPbr81AZhlhor_A&itok=RJ94FPqo)
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ, Other Higher Education Institutions Victims of False Threats
On Feb. 26, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ notified the Kent Campus community about an unverified threat at Kent Hall that was deemed to be not credible. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ is not alone. Schools and institutions across the country have been receiving false threats.
Alumna’s Murals in Oscar Ritchie Hall May Link Past with the Future 
 In 1971, alumna Yvonne Bandy, a ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ art and design major, painted two of the murals that now hang in Oscar Ritchie Hall.
![ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ mascot Flash wearing eclipse viewing glasses ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ mascot Flash wearing eclipse viewing glasses](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/eclipse.jpg?VersionId=2D2hIoOedL1Lo40GhCdllHITbHtmPN_V&itok=jLqfUrHH)
Countdown to the Eclipse: New Webpage Shares Illuminating Info ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Plans for April 8 Eclipse
The new webpage includes a wide variety of helpful information, including a countdown timer, cool wallpaper downloads, updates for class schedules on April 8, details about eclipse-related events on campus and information about eye safety during the eclipse.
![Flash the mascot welcoming guests on a Future Flashes Day. Flash the mascot welcoming guests on a Future Flashes Day.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/240216-Future-Flashes_RD-00036.jpg?VersionId=cta.lD.NWeNZ17MPYbENdLh8j4h5KMej&itok=3rLh1Ilk)
IN A FLASH: Future Flashes on Campus
Future Flash Days provide an opportunity for high school students and their families - from all over the country and beyond - to experience student life at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ.
![Dialogue and Difference event tackles the origins of hate. Dialogue and Difference event tackles the origins of hate.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Peace%20edit.jpg?VersionId=Lifm.Mfk5kt2o8cXSADPkpubHYWjn39D&itok=rF4HfAqu)
Dialogue and Difference Presentation Tackles Questions Surrounding Origins of Hatred
Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective, was a continuation of the year-long initiative Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding designed to engage our ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ community and advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect, and kindness in all that we do.
![Banner for Oscar Ritchie Story Banner for Oscar Ritchie Story](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Screenshot%202024-02-21%20at%203.05.11%E2%80%AFPM.png?VersionId=bs1HEzkBPdnjv7HGcpNBsOWqSdsKCYCN&itok=NkpWhhx8)
Oscar Ritchie’s Legacy Continues to Inspire
A key figure in ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's Black History, Oscar Ritchie continues to inspire generations of students and educators.
![Student Multimedia 3d Printer in action printing hearts](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/SMS25Printer.jpg?VersionId=j6slxWs6uUPn30fJD8ZV8LQnVdg3_fde&itok=yMWD10ef)
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s ‘Hidden Gem’ Celebrates 25 Years
If you frequent the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Library for Starbucks and studying, you may not have noticed you were within feet of one of the most important resources for students on campus. The Student Multimedia Studio on the first floor provides a space for high academics and creative play for students, faculty and staff.
![Protest images](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Protest%20Banner_4.jpg?VersionId=k8d6zPSXAXc8aPf3RchzBl9Zrl2R4jsK&h=e6f36a9c&itok=4ao7cDuB)
Helping Students Demonstrate Safely
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ has a strong history of student activism. The university wants to ensure students can exercise their right to protest, demonstrate and march about issues that matter to them. And to do it safely.