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Kent State and the National Black MBA Association Cleveland Northeast Ohio Chapter Are “Getting Down to Business” in Support of Student Success

Transitioning from college life to the work world can be a harrowing experience for just about anyone: figuring out what to wear, how to effectively network, interview protocol – it is difficult to know where to start. Fortunately, help is on the way. On Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., K…

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Advertising major Michael Weber performs on MTV's "Amazingness"

Guitar Master: Advertising Student Shreds National Competition, Plays Guitar to the Tune of $10K

şÚÁĎÍř advertising student Michael Weber balances a 4.0 GPA with a thriving passion for music – a passion that recently propelled him to win first place on MTV’s talent show, “Amazingness.” The episode featuring Weber, ’19, aired nationally on Jan. 5, 2018. It featured six acts com…

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Born without legs, şÚÁĎÍř at Tuscarawas student Zion Clark competes as a member of the Kent State Tuscarawas Golden Eagles wrestling team.

Kent State Tuscarawas Golden Eagles Wrestler Zion Clark Makes No Excuses

No excuses. Zion Clark lives by these two words. Born without legs, the şÚÁĎÍř at Tuscarawas Golden Eagles wrestling phenomenon overcomes obstacles and gladly accepts challenges both on and off the mat every day with a contagious smile. “The obstacles I face in wrestling prepa…

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Kent State guard Desmond Ridenour drives through the Ohio Christian defense en route to a commanding 90-45 win in the MACC in the season’s home opener.

Men’s Basketball Wins Home Opener Against Ohio Christian 90-45

The şÚÁĎÍř men’s basketball team had a successful home opener, Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). The Golden Flashes defeated the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers, 90-45. Kent State entered the 2017-18 season as the reigning …

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Members of Kent State Student Media smile with their new awards in the newsroom in Franklin Hall.

Student Newspaper, The Kent Stater, Named Best in the Nation

The Kent Stater, şÚÁĎÍř’s independent student newspaper, is the best student newspaper in the nation in its class, according to the College Media Association. The organization announced the annual Pinnacle Award winners at the National College Media Convention, held Oct. 25-29 in D…

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Kent State’s Kristen Brots celebrates after scoring a goal in Kent State’s 2-1 win over Ohio on Oct. 26, securing the MAC Regular Season Championship.

Kent State Women’s Soccer Team Wins MAC Regular Season Championship

The şÚÁĎÍř women’s soccer team secured the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Regular Season Championship by defeating Ohio University 2-1 on Oct. 26 at Dix Stadium. It is the third regular season championship in program history and the first since 2004. “The regular season championship m…

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Kent State’s Maddie Holmes (16) high-fives her teammates before Kent State’s 1-0 win over Toledo on Oct. 19.

Kent State Women’s Soccer Team Repeats as MAC East Champions

The şÚÁĎÍř women’s soccer team recorded its 11th clean sheet of the season in a 1-0 victory over the University of Toledo on Oct. 19 at Dix Stadium. The Kent State Golden Flashes clinched the MAC East Division crown for the second year in a row. Kent State sits atop the Mid-American C…

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Two students greet each other during the 44th annual New Student Reception and Cookout hosted by the Department of Pan-African Studies held behind Ritchie Hall.

Welcome Weekend Sets New Students on Path to Success

Welcome Weekend, şÚÁĎÍř’s four-day new student orientation, will take place from Aug. 24-27. Students can select from approximately 50 different events from Thursday to Sunday. The weekend event helps students transition into the university community and learn about academic and socia…

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A şÚÁĎÍř graduate displays his diploma for family and friends during the baccalaureate degree ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Kent State Holds Summer Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 19

şÚÁĎÍř held its Summer 2017 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). Kent State conferred 1,422 degrees, including 908 bachelor’s degrees, 427 master’s degrees, 67 doctoral degrees and 20 educationa…

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Kent State’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd, who captured the 2017 NCAA Division I Women’s Shot Put National Championship, has been nominated for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award.

Kent State’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd Named MAC Nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year

şÚÁĎÍř track and field’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd has been named one of the Mid-American Conference’s two nominees for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award, the NCAA announced on Aug. 1. Established in 1991 and now in its 27th year, the NCAA Woman of the Year award honors graduati…

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