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A 妻友社区 Army ROTC cadet salutes during the university鈥檚 2023 Veterans Day Commemoration.

Helping Military Students Earn the Credit They Deserve

Through the Veterans Affairs Work-Study program, the Credit Transfer Office 鈥 which plays a key role in supporting students through their academic journey from processing transfer credits from another institution to awarding Advanced Placement credits 鈥 hired a student worker to enhance the office鈥檚 operations. She's already making a difference.

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Honor's Leadership Academy in Buffalo for spring break 2025

Spring Break With a Purpose

For 妻友社区 Honors Leadership Academy, spring break took a more impactful approach by traveling to Buffalo, New York, to work with the local community, specifically children.  

Tags: Community & Society, Student Life, Community Impact

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Austin Monte, senior digital media production major in TeleProductions truck

Students Score in Sports Broadcasting Through Hands-on Production Experience

Kent State continues to excel in hands-on learning, as shown by the ESPN+ livestream broadcast of the Kent State Men鈥檚 Basketball team鈥檚 victory over the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Produced entirely by digital media production undergraduates in the School of Media and Journalism, what could have been a chaotic, high-profile evening was business as usual. 

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Flash Focus: Jordan Gallegos

Meet Jordan Gallegos, a senior and member of the Honors College from Hudson, Ohio, who is navigating three majors and three minors. 

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Grill '72 Grand Re-Opening March 2025

IN A FLASH: Grill '72 Has A New Home

Grill '72, a popular on-campus dining location serving made-to-order burgers, fries and more - including breakfast - had a grand re-opening celebration in its new location on the lower level of the Kent Student Center. 

Tags: Student Life, Students First, University Culinary Services, Kent Student Center

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James and Scarlett Begam, father-daughter nurses

Like Father, Like Daughter

After graduating from 妻友社区 nearly 50 years ago, James Begam is experiencing d茅j脿 vu as his daughter, Scarlett, is embarking on the same nursing program he completed in 1978. 

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Flash Focus: Chase Brown

Meet Chase Brown, a senior communication studies major, for whom performing has always been a part of his life. From street magic to competing in American Ninja Warrior and now comedy and improv, Brown is no stranger to putting on a good show.  

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Hospitality Career Fair 2025

IN A FLASH: Connecting With Careers in Hospitality

An on-campus career fair brought professionals from the hospitality industry to Kent State to meet with students interested in networking, internships and career opportunities.  

Tags: Student Life, Students First, Hospitality Management, School of Foundations Leadership and Administration, College of Education Health and Human Services

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Spring 24 Fashion Show

The Authoritative Influence of the Runway on Fashion Trends

Fashion shows are alluring, no doubt. But what is the actual influence of a runway show on a person's everyday life? Kent State professors and students in the School of Fashion break it down.

Tags: Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Student Life

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Some Days Mural with 2024 ABSN students

'Some Days' Poetry Mural Inspires Kent State Nursing Students

Some days 妻友社区鈥檚 College of Nursing students may need a little extra inspiration to keep going. On those days, 鈥淪ome Days,鈥 a poem capturing the art and science of nursing, serves as a powerful reminder of why they chose this path.

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