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妻友社区 ROTC Cadets present the colors at a Kent State football game at Dix Stadium.

Serving Those Who Serve

鈥淎lways Ready, Always There鈥 is the motto of the National Guard. In many ways, this describes 妻友社区鈥檚 Center for Adult and Veteran Services, too. For the 14th consecutive year, Kent State has been designated a Military Friendly School.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, Students First, Center for Adult and Veteran Services, Division of Student Life, Awards and Honors, Success Stories

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Dear Ukraine exhibit installed at the Washington National Cathedral

'Dear Ukraine' Exhibit Installed at the Washington National Cathedral聽

In a new partnership, the "" exhibit was recently installed on the walls of the  at the Washington National Cathedral so visitors can recognize the one-year anniversary of Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine. 

Tags: University News, Community and Society, Global Reach

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Plane flying with birds surrounding it

Professor Believes Artificial Intelligence May Help Pilots Avoid Bird Strikes

Over the weekend, a Southwest Airlines flight was forced to turn back for an emergency landing after an incident where the plane is believed to have experienced bird strikes to an engine and the aircraft鈥檚 nose. But, what is a bird strike? And how do we reduce the risk of bird strikes? Syed A.M. Shihab, Ph.D., assistant professor in Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, shared his insight on bird strikes in a previous article, 鈥淲hat鈥檚 the Big Idea? Birds and Drones.鈥

Tags: Research & Science, University News, Community & Society

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Lamar Hylton singing before the Kent vs. Akron men's basketball game

IN A FLASH: Lifting His Voice

Lamar R. Hylton sang at the start of Friday night's men's basketball game at Kent State's Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. 

Tags: Sports, University News, Diverse Kent State

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Kent State Admissions Team at NACAC

Bringing Kent State to Prospective Students

Kent State鈥檚 creative recruitment initiatives bring the campus to life for many prospective students. One of the new, most transformative experiences has application rates on the rise. 

Tags: University News, Students First

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2023 Women's History Month Graphic

Celebrating Women鈥檚 History Month at Kent State

This March, 妻友社区 is celebrating the 2023 Women鈥檚 History Month. The theme for 2023 is 鈥淐elebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.鈥

Tags: University News, Student Life, Students First, Community Impact, Featured Story

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E-Cycling location near the home of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design

It's E-Cycling Month at Kent State

Electronic recycling drop-off dates in March are part of Kent State's overall institutional sustainability initiatives.

Tags: Organizational Sustainability, Community and Society, University News

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The Blue, Gold and Grateful program has been good to employees and downtown small business alike.

Blue, Gold and Oh So Grateful

Now referred to as Kent Card, the Blue, Gold and Grateful employee appreciation program is still going strong. Employees appreciate receiving their $20 Kent Card, which can be spent at participating downtown businesses, and in turn downtown businesses enjoy the influx of customers and thousands of dollars. 

Tags: University News, Community and Society

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