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Daniel James, a 2022 Kent State graduate, bikes around the world barefoot.

His Bare Feet Bolster Bike Rides Across Several Continents聽

鈥淵ou've got to have a dream,鈥 said Daniel James, who set out on a bike ride through Central America after his 2022 graduation from Kent State. 鈥淚f any of you are considering going on a road trip, or backpacking trip, or visiting that country you always wanted to go to, do it.

Tags: Global Reach, Community and Society, Profiles

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Students Celebrating B鈥檔ai Mitzva

Celebrating B鈥檔ai Mitzvah

On Monday, Hebros hosted its first-ever Hebros B鈥檔ai Mitzvah Reception, where Kent State students were invited to visit the Hillel Center to take part in games, enjoy food and learn about Jewish practices.

Tags: Student Life, Community and Society

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Senior business major Matthew Helmick-Bickel served in the U.S. Army five years ago.

Kent State Student and Army Veteran鈥檚 Mission: To Serve Those Who Served

Matthew Helmick-Bickel, 29, spent five years in the U.S. Army as an airborne paratrooper stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina, now known as Fort Liberty, before he enrolled at Kent State in 2020.  

Tags: University News, Student Life, Profiles, Community and Society

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The MPower Men of Color Summit delivered connection, education and celebration

MPower Men of Color Summit Delivered on Promise for Connection, Celebration and Education聽

The MPower Men of Color Summit provided attendees the opportunity to connect and celebrate during a schedule that consisted of educational workshops, brunch and a formal gala and awards banquet.

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Kent State Architecture Students meet with Warren Community Members

Architecture Students Helping to Build Better Community Connection

Students in 妻友社区鈥檚 College of Architecture and Environmental Design are working with the city of Warren, Ohio, to revitalize a portion of the community on the southwest side.

Tags: Community and Society, Community Impact, College of Architecture and Environmental Design

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Girls in Aviation Day

Encouraging Girls to Keep Their Heads in the Clouds

妻友社区 student group Women in Aviation served as hosts for Girls in Aviation Day at the Kent State Airport. The young participants had the chance to fly drones, try out a flight simulator and do a pre-flight check inside a real plane.

Tags: Community and Society, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Community Impact

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An August storm damaged the May 4 Memorial.

Team Works Diligently to Locate Granite for Repairs to May 4 Memorial聽

Repairs on the May 4 Memorial are estimated to take five to six months following approval to proceed with the project, according to Joseph Graham, university architect. 

Tags: University News, Community and Society, May 4

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Student buisness owners

The Need to Succeed

Entrepreneurs who have a passion to start their own businesses while they are students are in a league all their own. Kent State has a number of students in that league. Fortunately for them, Kent State also has resources at the university and college levels to help support these young entrepreneurs from concept to launch. 

Tags: Community and Society, Students First, Student Life

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A miniature fairytale house

When Life is a Fairytale

In Noelle Bowles鈥 classroom, fairytales come to life through the eyes of her students. Bowles, associate professor of English at 妻友社区 at Trumbull, teaches lessons that extend past the storybook and onto the pages of real life.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Students First, Community and Society, Profiles

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