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Don'Marie Reid gives and receives support in the CommUNITY Lab.

The CommUNITY Lab Is Home Base for This Golden Flash

Since Don’Marie Reid of Akron became a Golden Flash, she has experienced immense support from the 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ community, but the CommUNITY Lab is her home away from home where she and many other students receive unconditional support. 

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Jordon Egbert, far right, a 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ graduate student, takes part in traditional Rwandan dancing during the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda.

‘This Experience Changed Me in More Ways Than I Could Have Imagined’

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University graduate student Jordon Egbert said taking part in the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda has changed his entire perspective on life. 

 

Tags: University News, Profiles, Global Reach, Student Life, Global Presence, Featured Story

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Rain on fall leaves, by Vance Voyles

IN A FLASH: The Small Things of Fall

A photo submitted by a 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Today reader captures the small-scale beauty found on campus in fall. 

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Members of the College of Public Health meet at the Major/Minor Spotlight

Ready for a Major Exploration

With more than 370 majors to choose from at 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ, it can be overwhelming for some students to choose their major and career path for them.  This October the Exploratory Advising Center is hosting its first-ever Exploration Month to help exploratory students find their interests and explore the different majors and opportunities 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ offers.

Tags: University News, Students First, Student Life

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Pres. Diacon addressing the Reimagining the Academy Conference

Reimagining the Academy Conference Brings Together 3 Top Universities

A transformational conference on 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ's Kent Campus brought together three of Ohio's top universities.

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Tram Nguyen was drawn to 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ after seeing one of the tragic May 4, 1970, and learning the sacrifices the students made.

As Enrollment of Vietnamese Students Grows, Some Feel Connection to May 4

Vietnamese student Tram Nguyen made a connection to 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ when she saw a picture of student Jeffrey Miller after the May 4 shooting. Recently she visited the Prentice Parking Lot Memorial Marker dedicated to Miller.

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Delia Brennan performing at the 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Farmers' Market

IN A FLASH: Music in the Marketplace

A 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ student's music and song provided the perfect accompaniment to the 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Farmers' Market.

Tags: Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, University Culinary Services, Student Life

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David Dix, retired publisher of the Kent Ravenna Record-Courier, was the speaker for the Oct. 17, 2023, Bowman Breakfast.

Bowman Breakfast: Celebrating 60 Years of Town-Gown

More than 250 leaders from 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University and the city of Kent came together Tuesday for the 60th annual Bowman Breakfast, an event aimed at celebrating the strong relationship between the city and the university. 

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An August storm damaged the May 4 Memorial.

Team Works Diligently to Locate Granite for Repairs to May 4 Memorial 

Repairs on the May 4 Memorial are estimated to take five to six months following approval to proceed with the project, according to Joseph Graham, university architect. 

Tags: University News, Community and Society, May 4

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CH-47 Chinook helicopter parked on Centennial Field, with ROTC students boarding

IN A FLASH: Night Flight

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ ROTC students had a special early morning pick up on campus for their weekend exercises.

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