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IN A FLASH: Catching Rays

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ's campuses show off different aspects of their beauty at different times of the day. These streaks of sunshine near Franklin Hall on the Kent Campus were captured by member of our faculty on his way to a class. 

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91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University President Todd Diacon speaks during his Talking With Todd webcast on Oct. 24, 2024.

‘We Have a Plan’

Following the recent release of his annual financial update, 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ President Todd Diacon reviewed the university’s budget and the plan to reduce expenditures during his latest Talking With Todd webcast.

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Student fellow conducting research in the 2024 SURE program.

SURE Fellows Present Eight Weeks of Research in Three Minutes and a Slide

On Oct. 21-22 the 178 students who conducted research under the direction of faculty mentors had to condense eight weeks of research down to three minutes and a slide. The winners were announced on Oct. 25 during a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.

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Crawford Hall grand opening celebration

Honoring Contributors and Students in Crawford Hall’s Success

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ 10 years ago, 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµâ€™s business college was told it would need a certain amount of philanthropic support before a new building project could be entertained. At the time, it seemed an incredibly daunting task, until Ambassador Edward F. Crawford and his family stepped in to complete the college’s capital campaign with the largest single gift in 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University history. 

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Antique books at the KSU Surplus Store

Every Wednesday, It's a Treasure Hunt

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University's Surplus Store, located on E.Main Street offers a variety of useful items including furniture, electronics, office supplies and a fascinating selection of antique maps and books, with many books that are more than 100 years old. The store is a reflection of 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ's commitment to sustainable practices and disposing of items that are no longer needed by the university. 

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‘Get to Know’ the Golden Flashes Becoming the New Faces of the University

The new "Get to Know 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ" video from 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University Admissions features 14 students from across the university inviting curious potential Golden Flashes to take a virtual look into the campus. Not only do these 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ narrators spotlight the university’s global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it.

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Star trails and Northern Lights over Risman Plaza

Nature's Fireworks Captured Over 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ

Increased activity in the sun's solar winds and the earth's magnetic field has produced appearances by the northern lights  in regions where they are not typically visible - like the skies above the Kent Campus. A 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ photographer captured spectacular images of the display. 

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Ten graduate students competed in the 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ's Three Minute Thesis competition.

Graduate Students Present Research in Three Minutes and a Slide

Three Minute Thesis is an opportunity for graduate students to put their academic, presentation, and research communication skills to the test by presenting research in three minutes to a non-specialist audience.

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Rainbow over the Lefton Esplanade and the arch on front campus.

IN A FLASH: Rain and Rainbows

"No rain, no rainbows," is how the saying goes and on this rainy morning, a rainbow glowed over the Lefton Esplande and all of Kent. 

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October is Mental Health Awareness Month at 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ chose October as Mental Health Awareness Month because the need for mental health support peaks during the month.

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