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Student studying while sitting on the grass

With cooler weather ahead, students are enjoying the last days of summer on campus. 

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The Rock in 1976

The Rock on Kent State's Front Campus wasn't always where it is today. 

Friends hugging, overlooking a sunny field of hills

Sept. 21 is World Gratitude Day, a day dedicated to showing thanks and appreciation to the many different people in your life. While many people appreciate receiving gratitude, what they may not know is that expressing gratitude actually makes them feel better, too.

Neal-Barnett and Shackleford presenting

The Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its research and innovation forum, featuring faculty and undergraduate student pairs presenting their Summer Undergraduate Research Experience work.

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Sage Mason and friends

As a senior in high school, one of the most common questions I was asked was if I was going to join Greek Life once I was in college. I’d always answer back quickly explaining why  could never be for me and how I thought it would be a waste of time.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Theme

Nationally, Sept. 15 marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. This year, Kent State is celebrating the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month as Avanzando Juntos: Moving Forward Together with numerous events and celebrations.  

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Nameplates created with the waterjet cutter in the DI Hub Reactor

This week, you can use a waterjet to create your own nameplate and learn more about the makerspaces in the DI Hub Reactor.

Enrollment in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering Soars

Overall enrollment in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering has continued robust growth this fall increasing from 1,141 students in 2022 to 1,288 students in 2023.

Emily Spencer, a senior from North Canton, Ohio, said her time in the Kigali Summer Institute gave her a deeper understanding of humanity.

When she signed up for the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda, ºÚÁÏÍø senior Emily Spencer, thought it would be a good training ground for humanitarian work she hopes to perform in the future. When she returned from the three-week course, she felt significantly changed. 

Four staff members from the National Police College in Rwanda have begun their studies as graduate students at ºÚÁÏÍø this semester.

Large numbers of international graduate students are boosting enrollment of both international students and graduate students.