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Earth Fest 2024

IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!

Tags: Earth Day, Total Solar Eclipse, Environmental Science and Design Research Institute, Community Impact, Community & Society, Organizational Sustainability, Research & Science

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Nursing White Coat Ceremony 2025

IN A FLASH: Caring Hands

The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of a nursing students clnical rotation and reinforces their commitment to compassionate care. 

Tags: Community Impact, Health care, С»ÆƬÊÓƵ College of Nursing, Community & Society

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Housing for the money banner

What Housing Will Your Dollar Get You in Kent?

Every year, thousands of С»ÆƬÊÓƵ students navigate the off-campus housing market. As a college town, Kent has no shortage of options. But what should students expect? The search for student housing can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Luckily, С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Today has done some legwork for you.  

Tags: Community & Society, Student Life, Students First

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55th Anniversary Black History Month

Celebrating the Founding of Black History Month at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ

On Feb. 1, more than 250 guests gathered to recognize the 55th anniversary of Black History Month at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ, which was first established by the student organization Black United Students (BUS) in 1970 and was recognized nationwide by President Gerald Ford in 1976. 

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Black United Students, Student Life

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Black History Month 2025

It Started Here: С»ÆƬÊÓƵ to Celebrate 55th Anniversary of Black History Month

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ will mark the 55th anniversary of Black History Month in February and celebrate its founding by the student organization Black United Students.

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

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Call for Photos - Sculpture

IN A FLASH: See YOUR Photo Here!

Anyone can submit a photo for С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Today's "IN A FLASH" photo feature! Submitted photos should be clear, high-resolution images and have a connection to С»ÆƬÊÓƵ. 

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Grace Puin

Student Makes History Leading Parkinson's Speech Therapy

Grace Puin excels at getting Parkinsons patients to speak and swallow with intent. She’s so good in fact that Parkinson Voice Project, a nonprofit organization that helps people with Parkinson’s all over the world, invited her to host one of its online SPEAK OUT! Home Practice Sessions.

Tags: Profiles, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Kent Roosevelt Chemistry Visit

IN A FLASH: Kent Roosevelt Visits Campus

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomed students from Kent Roosevelt High School for a day of information sessions, demonstrations and tours of the university's state-of-the-art learning spaces. 

Tags: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Community & Society, Community Impact, High School Students

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Police on bikes patrol campus during the 2024 Eclipse

С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Police: Credibility and Consistency Are ‘Part of Our DNA’

The С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Police Department received its 10th consecutive reaccreditation in November 2024 after consistently exceeding the standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a third-party accreditation agency. 

Tags: Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, University News

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Blast Off 2024

Take a Fresh Look at С»ÆƬÊÓƵ Student Organizations on Jan. 17

Studies show students who participate in student organizations are more successful academically and are more satisfied with their college experience. Sponsored by С»ÆƬÊÓƵ’s Center for Student Involvement, the Fresh Start Fair on Jan. 17 gives students an opportunity to explore the university’s 350+ student organizations.

Tags: Center for Student Involvement, Student Organizations, Students First, Community & Society, Student Life

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