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Cannabis spelled out and plant leaves

What Changes on Campus if Issue 2 Passes?

Todd Kamenash, associate dean of students for conduct and community engagement, weighs in about what might change at ºÚÁÏÍø if Issue 2, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, is approved.  

Tags: University News, Student Life, Students First

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The 2023 ºÚÁÏÍø Alumni Award winners smile after the Alumni Awards ceremony. Pictured (from left to right) are Sonia Karkare, Danita Brown Young, Ph.D., Scott Haws, Garret Ferrara, Morgan Dawson, Thomas Iivari, Isobel Day, Haley Dees, Avery Hall and John Van Alstine.

Kent State Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend

ºÚÁÏÍø recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university’s Black Alumni Chapter.

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Leigh Hochberg, M.D., Ph.D., gives the keynote address at the 11th Annual Neuroscience Symposium at ºÚÁÏÍø.

Where Brain and Machine Meet

ºÚÁÏÍø's Brain Health Research Institute hosted its 11th Annual Neuroscience Symposium on Oct. 26-27, where speakers and presenters from academia and private industry discussed the field of brain-machine interface. 

Tags: University News, Health, Research & Science, Brain Health Research Institute, Nationally Distinctive

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Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, who lost his dad in high school, sits in the Memorial Garden on Kent State's campus

Major Loss Inspires Student's Passion and Positivity

Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, a first generation college student, perseveres despite the hardships he has endured.

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A record number of students participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience during summer 2023.

SURE Program Ceremony Highlights the Best of the Best Undergraduate Research

Twenty-three students won first place in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition with a three-minute presentation and a slide.

Tags: University News, Research and Science, Student Life

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Couples Kissing on the "K" at Homecoming 2023

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"

Couples who met at Kent State participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

Tags: Community Impact, Alumni, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, University News, Homecoming, Homecoming weekend, Celebrating Homecoming

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Students carry out research in a laboratory at Kent State.

This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition

When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.

At ºÚÁÏÍø, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the Kent State community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.

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A Marching Golden Flash, Flash the Mascot and "Super Fan" at Dix Stadium during the Homecoming game

IN A FLASH: Homecoming Heroes

Everyone was at Dix Stadium to cheer for our Golden Flashes at Kent State's Homecoming celebration last weekend.

Tags: University News, Homecoming, Kent State Athletics, Nationally Distinctive, Marching Golden Flashes

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Don'Marie Reid gives and receives support in the CommUNITY Lab.

The CommUNITY Lab Is Home Base for This Golden Flash

Since Don’Marie Reid of Akron became a Golden Flash, she has experienced immense support from the Kent State community, but the CommUNITY Lab is her home away from home where she and many other students receive unconditional support. 

Tags: Student Life, University News

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Jordon Egbert, far right, a Kent State graduate student, takes part in traditional Rwandan dancing during the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda.

‘This Experience Changed Me in More Ways Than I Could Have Imagined’

ºÚÁÏÍø graduate student Jordon Egbert said taking part in the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda has changed his entire perspective on life. 

 

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