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Problem Solver: Doctoral Student Strives to Make Drones Safer

Esrat Farhana Dulia won first place in Kent State’s 2024 Three Minute Thesis competition in the Graduate College for her innovative research in a surveillance sensor network that will enable Advanced Air Mobility operators to guide authorized uncrewed aerial vehicles in safe flight paths that would avoid potential collisions. 

Tags: University News, Research & Science, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Graduate Studies

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15 Years of the Cohn Jewish Student Center's Growing Community

Fifteen years ago, the Cohn Jewish Student Center opened its doors, becoming a vital hub for Jewish students at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø. Since its opening, Kent Hillel has worked to foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and a supportive community for Jewish students and others across the campus.

Tags: University News, Diverse Kent State, Community & Society, Student Life

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Blue Shirts: The Muscle of the Student Center

If you’ve ever been to the Kent Student Center, you’re aware of the constant motion within those walls. Events, meetings, presentations and more spring up frequently in the Ballroom, on the third floor, in the Schwebel Room, on the second floor balcony, in the Governance Chambers. But have you ever thought about how all that happens? The answer is simple. The Blue Shirts do it.

Tags: Students First, Student Life

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Video: Marching Golden Flashes Get First Look at New Facility

On Nov. 18, ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø President Todd Diacon and other campus members got their first look at the newly renovated Kent State Ice Arena, which now houses a state-of-the-art space for the Marching Golden Flashes. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Student Life, Sports, Students First

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Nationally Ranked, ‘Backyard’ Access

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇøâ€™s School of Fashion was recently featured on the front page of the Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier newspapers for the innovative and collaborative opportunities it has implemented for its students.  

Tags: Students First, Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, Arts & Culture, School of Fashion

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‘Explore’ With International Education Week

International Education Week, taking place Nov. 18-22, celebrates the different cultures across the ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø community and highlights international experiences and opportunities the university offers.

Tags: Global Reach, Global Presence, Student Life, Community & Society

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Flash Focus: Andzelika Malkowski

Meet Andzelika Malkowski, a senior architectural studies and construction management double major from Parma, Ohio, with a passion for giving back to the community. 

Tags: Student Life, Profiles, Students First

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Performing Arts Open Mic Lunch

Lunch Break Spotlight: Library Gives Performing Arts Students Time to Shine

University Libraries’ Performing Arts Library at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø hosted its Open Mic Lunch on Nov. 1, where students and university community members came together to showcase their talents and connect through live music. 

Tags: Student Life, Arts & Culture, Students First

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Helping Students Navigate a Successful Kent State Experience

KSU Navigate, a new technology platform more than two years in the making, will fully launch on Nov. 18, giving ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø students an easy and efficient way to schedule tutoring and academic advising putting them on track for success in their coursework.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Students First, Nationally Distinctive

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Do You Post With a Purpose?

As excitement builds for the upcoming event hosted by your student group, you plaster posters on lamp posts and the sides of campus buildings to promote it. While Kent State supports events created by student organizations, there is a right way and a right place to hang posters on campus.

Tags: Student Life, Community Impact

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