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The December 2022 fire at Star of the West Mill in downtown Kent, Ohio.

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Alum's Mill Fire Photo on Cover of National Magazine

A fiery image, taken by photographer and 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University alumnus Jerry Jividen at the December Star of the West mill fire in downtown Kent, is featured on the cover of a national firefighter magazine.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact

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91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ President Todd Diacon and Kent City Manager Dave Ruller.

Partners in Success: 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ and City Collaborate for the Win

More than a decade of collaboration has meant success for 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University and the city of Kent. 

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Students First

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Senior history major Emma Kelly was among the 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ students who visited Jackson State University for the alternative winter break trip.

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University and Jackson State University: Campuses Connected by Tragedy and Transformation

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ students who traveled to Jackson State University during an alternative winter break trip had in-depth, hands-on exposure to survivors of the May 15, 1970, police shooting, which killed two people; the youngest Freedom Rider, Hezekiah Watkins; and the home of Myrlie and Medgar Evers, a National Monument.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community & Society, Black History Month

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Women having a civil conversation.

How to Talk to Your Neighbor: Workshop Will Teach the Art of Community Dialogue

You know how at Thanksgiving dinner, everyone is trained to avoid the touchy subjects – politics, religion, money? 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive

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Help Sign

How Can We Best Support Mothers Experiencing Homelessness?

One 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ researcher is working to understand how support services and housing can keep groups like single mothers out of vulnerable situations.

Tags: Community Impact, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Research & Science

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Doggie kissing booth raised funds for campus group Paws for a Cause.

My Furry Valentine

A doggie kissing booth at the Kent Student Center today helped raise funds for service dogs in training. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Student Life

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Urinetown Musical Poster

The School Of Theatre And Dance Presents "Urinetown"

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University’s School of Theater and Dance is continuing is 2022-2023 season with the production of "Urinetown" running February 24 through March 5 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for the Performing Arts.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Community & Society

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Bernice King met with 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ students before her keynote speech on Tuesday.

IN A FLASH: Inspiration Across Generations

Bernice King met with 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ students before her keynote speech on Thursday, Feb. 2.

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