Before becoming a student at , Richard Hlavaty served in the U.S. Marine Corps. One of his two combat tours was in Afghanistan (pictured). (Photo provided by Richard Hlavaty)

Richard Hlavaty of Montgomery, Alabama, served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2006 to 2010, completing two combat tours, one in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. When he looked for a college to attend, Hlavaty chose , a decision influenced by the university’s designation as a Military Friendly® School.“As a veteran, entering college can feel like stepping into a completely different world, so knowing that Kent State has a strong reputation for supporting veterans gave me confidence that I would not be navigating that transition alone,” Hlavaty told Kent State Today. “I...

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Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award Recipients

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New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award Recipients

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Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award Recipients

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Excellence in Graduate Research Mentorship Award Recipients

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Stop by the DFAS info table in the Donald S. and Johnna F. Grant Atrium on April 9 from 11 am - 3pm. Network with current employees and learn about upcoming career and internship opportunities.

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