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Tyler Stimpert, left, and Jehlani White, right, graduated with their master's degrees from the College of Public Health.

From Classroom to Community: ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Graduates Drive Change Through LGBTQ+ Research

Two ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University graduates who recently earned their Master of Public Health degrees spent the past two years as researchers on the first-of-its-kind Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment. 

Tags: Community & Society, Student Life, Community Impact, Diverse ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì, College of Public Health

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Gospel Choir

IN A FLASH: Joyous Voices

Cartwright Hall was filled with the voices of the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Gospel Choir in a performance earlier this month. 

Tags: Community & Society, Diverse ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì, choir, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, College of the Arts

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LGBTQ Center Parade

Support Reminds Students ‘They Are Worthy’

The LGBTQ+ Center’s LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund has been helping members from the LGBTQ+ community with different financial crises encountered throughout their academic journeys since 2010. The main purpose of the fund is to ensure that students are able to overcome challenges they face and continue pursuing their education.

Tags: Community & Society, Students First, Community Impact

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Offered Smooth Road to Graduation for NDC Transfers

When Notre Dame College announced in March 2024 that it would be closing its doors for financial reasons, students like Reagan Davenport found the doors at Kent State to be wide open, and a welcoming and accessible transfer process followed.   

Tags: Student Life, University News, Community & Society, Students First

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Fire skies over the University Library at sunrise

IN A FLASH: Fiery Skies at Sunrise

Fiery, fall colors filled the cloudy skies above ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì on an early morning in November. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Office of Continuing and Distance Education

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15th Anniversary Cohn Jewish Student Center Banner

15 Years of the Cohn Jewish Student Center's Growing Community

Fifteen years ago, the Cohn Jewish Student Center opened its doors, becoming a vital hub for Jewish students at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University. Since its opening, Kent Hillel has worked to foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and a supportive community for Jewish students and others across the campus.

Tags: University News, Diverse ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì, Community & Society, Student Life

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I AM FIRST Week 2024

IN A FLASH: I Am First Week

"I Am First Week" at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University honors the challenges and accomplishments of first-generation students.

Tags: Community & Society, Students First, First Generation, University College

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An AI generated image of a family arguing at Thanksgiving dinner.

Pass the Turkey, Hold the Arguments

After one of the most contentious elections in American history, we are entering the holiday season when family dinners can be an argument waiting to happen.

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, School of Peace and Conflict Studies

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Trans Day of Remembrance at The Rock 2024

IN A FLASH: Trans Day of Remembrance

Nov. 20 the National Trans Day of Remembrance. Members of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's LGBTQ+ community and allies honored trans lives lost with observances on campus.

Tags: Community & Society, Diverse ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì, LGBTQ+ Center, LGBTQ Community, The Rock

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International Students Hold Flags

‘Explore’ With International Education Week

International Education Week, taking place Nov. 18-22, celebrates the different cultures across the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University community and highlights international experiences and opportunities the university offers.

Tags: Global Reach, Global Presence, Student Life, Community & Society

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