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Linda Hoeptner-Poling, Ph.D, Associate Professor in Art Education

鈥楽tudents Are Who We Serve'

Linda Hoeptner Poling鈥檚 鈥渟tudent-centered鈥 attitude is what led to her receiving recognition from her students and ultimately the Distinguished Teaching Award.

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Get a Slice of the Action! Homeslice Pizzeria is Here

Get a slice of the action at Homeslice Pizzeria, the newest edition to the Hub in the Kent Student Center.

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2022 Giving Tuesday results graphic

Kent State鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs

This November, members of the 妻友社区 community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, Kent State鈥檚 Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across Kent State鈥檚 eight-campus system.

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Katie Wuerstle Stars for Kent State Field Hockey

Finding the Hidden Gem

Ever visit a restaurant or a coffee shop whose environment just simply made you feel... home?! Well, that's exactly how Field Hockey Player Katie Wuerstle felt during her first visit to Kent State. 

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audrey at a vendor event

Sweet Taste of Business Success!

Entrepreneurship major Audrey Ernst's love of baking and a microgrant have helped her baking business take shape. 

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Kent State quarterback Julian Edelman gets ready to throw a pass during a game against Kentucky.

Kent State Graduate Julian Edelman鈥檚 Football Journey Chronicled by NFL Films

Tough. Competitive. Relentless. Determined to play in the NFL. That鈥檚 Julian Edelman, the former New England Patriots receiver and 妻友社区 graduate, who is featured in the latest episode of 鈥淎 Football Life.鈥

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What's the Big Idea?

WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA? BIRDS AND DRONES

Kent State President Todd Diacon rides to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering to learn more about research involving birds and aircraft.

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A wintry Kent State Gate with snow in the sun

Top Five On-Campus Winter Events You Won鈥檛 Want to Miss

Looking for something to fill your time between studying for finals and packing to go home for the holidays? Here are a few events you can enjoy while you鈥檙e still on campus and one you can look forward to when you get back.

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Rwandan student Alliah Cynthia Teta serves up a traditional stewed chicken dish.

International Cook-off Provides New Culinary Journey for African Students

The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects Kent State鈥檚 growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at Kent State for the fall semester to pursue degrees.

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Linebacker CJ Harris Leads the Golden Flashes Defense

Seizures, Epilepsy Just More Motivation to Succeed

When CJ Harris' health took a sharp turn, the junior from Macon, Georgia, committed to fulfilling his dream of playing college football despite the obstacles.

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