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A dress designed by Kent State graduate student Angelique Wong.

Best of the House: Kent State Graduate Student Wins Prize for Her Designs

妻友社区 graduate student Angelique Wong鈥檚 designs were judged the best in show at 鈥淗aute for the House,鈥 a runway show the School of Fashion staged as part of a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.

Tags: Art & Culture, Student Life, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

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Todd Diacon speaking at the celebration of life for Michael Schwartz

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Michael Schwartz

A Celebration of Life for former 妻友社区 and Cleveland State University President Michael Schwartz took place on Cleveland State's campus. 

Tags: University News, Community Impact, Community & Society, Office of the President, President

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Collection of Vet Tech pics

More Pets Means More Job Opportunities for Animal Lovers

With the increase in the number of pets, the demand for veterinary care has surged. 妻友社区 is helping to offset the veterinary technician shortage by providing in-demand, career-ready graduates.

Tags: Kent State Works, Veterinary Technology, Community Impact

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A teacher works with students on computers in the Research Center for Educational Technology's AT&T Classroom

Filling the Computer Science Gap

What do cybersecurity, data structures and algorithms all have in common? They are all part of the computer science industry, an industry that Ohio wants to see grow. The Ohio Department of Higher Education hopes to address a teaching gap through a recently announced funding opportunity called Teach CS.  Kent State was one of the recent awardees, receiving a million-dollar grant to develop KSU TeachCS.

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Taylor Swift fan at the FAB Grammy Watch Party

IN A FLASH: Tuning in for Taylor

Fans of Taylor Swift - and other artists - came together in the Rathskellar to watch the Grammys.

 

Tags: Student Life, Rathskeller, Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Todd Diacon speaking at the celebration of life for Michael Schwartz

Former University President Honored by Kent State and Cleveland State Universities

A celebration of life event was held today on the campus of Cleveland State University to honor the late Michael Schwartz, who was a past university president of Kent State and Cleveland State. 

Tags: Office of the President, President Todd Diacon, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, Kent State President

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Students vote on the Kent State campus in 2023

Students Experience Challenges Trying to Vote Under New Elections Law

 When Gov. Mike DeWine signed new voter legislation into law in January, he said it was intended to help improve 鈥渧oter integrity." However, this move is creating hurdles for students on college campuses across the state and making waves in what is expected to be an incredibly contentious election year.

Tags: Students First, University News, Community Impact

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Construction Management Job Fair Sp 2024

IN A FLASH: Exploring Construction Careers

A Construction Management Job Fair on campus provided opportunities for students to explore the industry's many career options. 

Tags: College of Architecture and Environmental Design, construction industry, Kent Student Center, Community Impact

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2024 FTC Robotics Challenge qualifier at the College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Robots Take Over the College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted a qualifying competition for the First Tech Challenge 2024 Robotics Competition.

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

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Fashion show at Ronald McDonald house

High Style: Kent State鈥檚 School of Fashion Rules the Runway

鈥婼tudents, faculty and alumni from 妻友社区鈥檚 world-renowned School of Fashion sent some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show that benefitted Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.  

Tags: University News, Arts & Culture, Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive

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