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Azat Atayev, the deputy minister of education of Turkmenistan and President Todd Diacon exchange handshakes following the signing of an agreement for an educational partnership with the Central Asian nation.

Kent State Signs New Agreement with Central Asian Nation of Turkmenistan

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø has entered into an agreement with the Turkmenistan Ministry of Education to begin exploring the possibility of creating an educational partnership with several national institutes of higher learning there. The effort is part of Kent State’s ongoing commitment to using education to foster global understanding and peace in a divided world.

Tags: University News, Global Reach, Students First, Global Presence

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Taylor Pierce at the Ohio Statehouse with Gov. Mike DeWine

Statehouse Successes

For Taylor Pierce, her first experience in Kent State’s Columbus Program in State Issues turned out to be more than most people would expect. She spontaneously entered and won a contest. She met Ohio’s governor and lieutenant governor. And, she considered a new career path. Not bad for a few weeks in a new city.

Tags: Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, Students First

Kent State Today

2nd Lt. Vincent AhSam-Kreiter takes his oat of office as a commissioned officer in the US Air Force.

Flying High: New Graduate Gains Nursing License, Officer’s Bars and Future

It took three years, a move from California to Ohio, and several other bumps in the road. Still, recent ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø graduate Vincent AhSam-Kreiter has achieved his goals of earning a bachelor’s degree, becoming a registered nurse and being a newly commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force.

Tags: Student Life, Profiles, Students First, ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø College of Nursing

Kent State Today

Flash Rides a bike on campus

Brake the Cycle: Keeping Bikes Secure on Campus

Hundreds of ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø students use bikes and scooters to get around the university's two hundred and fifty-three acres of land. With that in mind, keeping your bikes and scooters safe and available to you at any time is extremely important.

Tags: Students First, Community Impact, Student Life

Kent State Today

Fourth Annual Read-In 2024

‘Stand for Your Rights’ Headlines Annual Read-In

Think about a time you finished reading a book that provided a new meaning and connection to you. Now imagine that book that changed and shaped a part of you being banned, unavailable to new readers. The ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø community joined for the fourth annual open mic night Read-In to discuss banning and challenging books.

Tags: Community & Society, Student Life, Community Impact, Students First

Kent State Today

Ariane Robinson - 2024 Homecoming Queen

IN A FLASH: Scenes from Homecoming 2024

Homecoming Weekend at Kent State came with a full schedule of events including a parade, alumni activities, a tailgate and a football game at Dix Stadium.

Tags: Homecoming, Student Life, Students First, Community & Society, Community Impact

Kent State Today

Honors College Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend

Welcome, Honors College Families

As part of the university's annual Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend, Kent State's Honors College presented a day of fun activities for their students and their families.

Tags: Parents and Families Weekend, Nationally Distinctive, Students First, Honors College, mentors

Honors College

A Year with a Flash

A Year With a Flash: Kent State Journeys to Be Chronicled This Academic Year

Kent State Today will be following a group of six Golden Flashes for the 2024-25 academic year, chronicling their efforts and successes during the fall and spring semesters. The group of students are at various places in their ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø academic careers and will share their experiences throughout the year as they take part in our distinctive programs, research and global experiences.

Tags: Student Life, Profiles, Students First

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Flash Focus: Morgan Bedilion

Flash Focus: Morgan Bedilion

Meet Morgan Bedilion, a senior costume design technology and production major from Hartville, Ohio, already using - and getting recognized for - her skill sets. 

Tags: Profiles, Students First, Student Life, Honors College

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ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø alumni, students, employees and community members gather to watch the university’s 2023 Homecoming Parade.

Kent State Celebrates ‘A Legacy of Leadership’ at This Year’s Homecoming

ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø is set to burst with Golden Flash pride as the annual Homecoming celebration returns Sept. 28. 

Tags: University News, Students First, Homecoming, Alumni, alumni-news

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