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Fulbright Program Brings International Students to Kent State
妻友社区 is hosting 39 international graduate students for the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture.

Kent State Graduate Says Hard Work Is the Key to Success
妻友社区 graduate Erik Gomez, who earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree in political science in May, spoke at Spring Commencement about his journey as a first-generation Latino-American student.

IN A FLASH: Preview KSU!
Every summer, the Kent Campus welcomes hundreds of high school students and their parents to discover Kent State at Preview KSU.

鈥業 Don't Believe Kent State Will Ever Not Help You鈥
First-generation, non-traditional student Yalanda Cunningham knows that Kent State has her back. After graduating with her associate's degree from a community college in Kalamazoo, Cunningham decided to finish her bachelor鈥檚 degree at 妻友社区. 鈥淚 believe you can go so much further in your life,鈥 Cunningham said, 鈥渋f you had a solid background in education,鈥 she said.

IN A FLASH SPECIAL: Keeping the Peace
Kent State's visitors to Rwanda had opportunities to speak with officials dedicated to the country's peaceful future.

Kent State Paves the Way for First-Generation Student Success
Kent State is one of 21 institutions that has advanced to the First Scholars phase of the First Scholars Network. Faculty and staff are hard at work to provide a higher-quality experience for first generation students.

Kent State Board of Trustees Approves New Center for Advanced Air Mobility, Improvements at University Airport and Purchase of Training Fleet Aircraft
The 妻友社区 Board of Trustees approved resolutions that advance programs for students studying aeronautics during the Board鈥檚 regular quarterly meeting held June 28 on the Kent Campus.

Flying Flashes Earn Back-to-Back First-Place Wins
Kent State's flight team takes first-place honors for the second consecutive year in an air race for women pilots.

So many Emilys
Which first names were read most often during Spring 2023 commencements?
