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2019 Kent State graduate Ya'el Courtney talks about how to best apply to graduate schools programs in the biomedical sciences.

Applying to Graduate School? Learn Secrets From an Insider

As a senior at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø in 2019, Ya’el Courtney recalls well the advice she was given about applying to graduate school – some was helpful, but a lot missed the mark.

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Kent State Today

FAFSA Applications

Looking for Student Loan Debt Relief? Here’s What You Need to Know.

The University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at Kent State provided an information session to assist students, alumni and university community members with this student loan debt relief program. Brenda Dillon, assistant director of Student Financial Aid, provided attendees with the latest information regarding the program.

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Kent State Today

CAPS Building

Supporting Students by Listening Without Judgement

October marked Mental Health Awareness month at ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø. Although October doesn't align with the National Health Observance calendar, it was chosen because the need for mental health support peaks during October, according to Recreation and Wellness Services

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Kent State Today

Three-Minute Thesis 2022

Graduate Students Use Three Minutes and a Slide to Expertly Explain Their Research Projects   

The top nine presenters in Kent State's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) presented their research projects at the Kiva on Friday Oct. 28.  The top three winners and a People's Choice award winner were chosen.

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Kent State Today

The Center for Undergraduate Excellence is the home of University College.

IN A FLASH: A Community of Explorers

Kent State's University College helps students decide on the degree program — and career path — that's right for them.

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Kent State Today

Kent State's College of Education, Health and Human Services strives to put more teachers in the classroom.

Professors Aim to Solve Teacher Shortage One Student at a Time

Two ÆÞÓÑÉçÇø professors believe the best way to get more teachers in the classroom is to keep more education majors in college. 

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Kent State Today

Women in Engineering group portrait

Women in Engineering Club Builds Organization from Ground Up 

Since its inception in 2021, the KSU Women in Engineering Club has been busy hosting school groups and guest speakers while working toward becoming an official chapter of the Society of Women Engineers.

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Honors College

Eric Garner, a teacher who survived the Parkland school shooting, spoke with Kent State journalism students about covering stories with empathy

Parkland School Shooting Survivor Shares Lessons, Encourages Journalistic Empathy

Eric Garner, a teacher who was able to shield his students from harm during the 2018 Parkland, Florida, high school shooting, urged journalism and media students to cover tragedies with empathy during an interactive discussion at the May 4 Visitors Center Reflection Gallery on Oct. 25. 

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Kent State Today

Students Create Unique Projects on Upcycled Denim at the DI Hub

We got Lasers! The Engraving Kind

Workshop allowed students to use laser engraving tools on denim for unique projects.

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Kent State Today

Nursing student Ava Latham created a sensory room at her former high school.

First-Year Student Ava Latham Leaves Former High School Peers a Legacy

Ava Latham created a sensory room at her former high school that garnered her a coveted Gold Award from Girl Scouts, the organization’s highest honor and the pinnacle of achievements for Latham, who has been a member since the second grade. 

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