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������ has entered into an agreement with the Turkmenistan Ministry of Education to begin exploring the possibility of creating an educational partnership with several national institutes of higher learning there.The effort is part of Kent State’s ongoing commitment to using education to foster global understanding and peace in a divided world. Attending the signing were the Turkmen Ambassador to the United States Meret Orazov; the Turkmen Deputy Minister of Education Azat Atayev; representatives from three Turkmen institutions of higher education; Kent State President Todd...

 This election season, Kent State Today will feature a series of stories about voting on campus, sharing information about how and where to vote, first-time student voters, important event dates and deadlines. ������ is fully engaged in helping students – many of whom are first-time voters – register to vote, while providing non-partisan information on the candidates and issues.Undergraduate Student Government’s Kent State Votes initiative is the central hub for coordinating and sharing information about the many election-related activities and events happening around ...

For Taylor Pierce, her first experience in ������’s Columbus Program in State Issues turned out to be more than most people would expect. She spontaneously entered and won a contest. She met Ohio’s governor and lieutenant governor. And, she considered a new career path. Not bad for a few weeks in a new city.Kent State’s Columbus Program in State Issues gives students a hands-on look at Ohio's government and politics. This distinctive program helps students engage directly with officials and learn about public service in a hands-on environment.   Pierce, a junior crimin...

Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. ������’s E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center and Center for Student Involvement collaborated to commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture by hosting “Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance.” The event, hosted on Sept. 19 in the Kent Student Center, highlighted the importance of supporting the Latinx community with thoughtful discussion, food, dance and music. Kent State Today attended the event, during which discussions emphasized celebrating diversity and incl...