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Kent State in Pakistan

IN A FLASH: Kent State in Pakistan

Kent State staffers travel the globe to share all that's great about our university and recently traveled to Pakistan to meet with high school students and counselors. 

Tags: International Admissions, Global Presence, Global Reach, Office of Global Education, Diverse Kent State

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Turkey vulture atop a section of the University Library

IN A FLASH: Definitely NOT Our Mascot

A Kent State staffer spotted an unusual visitor atop a section of the University Library. 

Tags: University Libraries, Grounds, University News, Diverse Kent State, Community & Society

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Juneteenth Jubilee 2024

IN A FLASH: A Jubilant Juneteenth Celebration

ºÚÁÏÍø celebrated Juneteenth on Risman Plaza and the Student Green on June 18 with food, dancing and music. 

Tags: Diverse Kent State, Student Multicultural Center, Arts & Culture, Community & Society, University News, Community Impact

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International Talent and Fashion Show

‘With One Twirl of a Sari, One Beat of a Drum and One Shared Smile at a Time’

Kent State International Admissions’ Spring International Talent and Fashion Show celebrates cultural diversity.

Tags: Diverse Kent State, International Admissions, International Students, Office of Global Education, Arts & Culture, Global Reach, Global Presence

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Kent State at Akron Pride 2023

Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond

ºÚÁÏÍø's LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester. 

Tags: PRIDE!Kent, LGBTQ Community, LGBTQ+ Center, Diverse Kent State, Community Impact, Community & Society, Main Street Kent, Town-Gown, downtown kent, akron

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A rainbow flag adorns the Main Street Bridge in Downtown Kent for Pride Month.

Ph.D. Candidates Shed Light on Transgender History and Current Challenges

Kent State Ph.D. candidates Beau Shaniuk and Dana Oleskiewicz provide a historical context for the transgender experience and discuss the challenges the community faces in light of the increasing number of anti-trans bills being introduced across the country.

Tags: Diverse Kent State, LGBTQ+

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Kent State Graduate Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing

Refugee Overcomes Obstacles to Graduate and Inspire Community

As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent ºÚÁÏÍø graduate, has not only overcome significant challenges during her time in the United States, but she’s also helping others in similar circumstances.

Tags: Diverse Kent State, Profiles, Community & Society

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Karamu 2024

IN A FLASH: A Celebration of Graduates

Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados is an annual tradition celebrating all of Kent State's graduating African American, Native American, Latinx, Hispanic and Multiracial undergraduate and graduate students.

Tags: Spring Commencement, Commencement, Student Multicultural Center, Diverse Kent State, Community Impact, Arts & Culture, University News, Community & Society

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Lavender Graduation 2024

IN A FLASH: Welcome 2024 Lav Grads!

Ahead of university-wide commencement ceremonies, the annual Lavender Graduation ceremony honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQ+) students at ºÚÁÏÍø

Tags: Diverse Kent State, LGBTQ Community, LGBTQ+ Center, Alumni, Student Life

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