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The exterior of the former Paris American Academy in France.

It has been nearly 14 months since a gas explosion destroyed the historic building that was home to the Paris American Academy, ºÚÁÏÍø’s Paris home for 16 years. Now, the academy has found a new home and soon, exciting advancements will be happening with Kent State’s education-abroad programs in Paris.

Pete Buttigieg with Todd Diacon

When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Kent State this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and Kent State alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center. 

A new ºÚÁÏÍø graduate smiles as he holds his diploma during his commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Matthew Brown, ºÚÁÏÍø)

The ºÚÁÏÍø alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

University Facilities Management crews working on the Risman Fountain

Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at Kent State in working order and looking great.

Summer in Kent 2024

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. ºÚÁÏÍø International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

New ºÚÁÏÍø graduates smile and celebrate as blue and gold streamers are launched into the air at the end of their commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

ºÚÁÏÍø recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total. 

Liam Aberle, a 2024 Kent State grad, is putting his fashion design degree to work at Yellowcake Shop.

Kent State's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.

Summer Preview KSU 2024

Summer Preview KSU days give high school and transfer students and their families an opportunity to get to know Kent State. 

Kent State's international student-athletes have an extraordinary sense of commitment to academics and athletics.

Kent State's international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home. 

Kent State Student at Senior Center

Kent State's College of Public Health has launched a three-year initiative, funded by Medical Mutual, to enhance senior health and wellness in Greater Cleveland. The project includes a comprehensive community needs assessment involving over 20 senior centers, continuing education for senior center staff, and bi-weekly visits from Kent State's "Mobile Flashes" student teams.