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Michele Taylor Scott, CEO of College Now

Alumna Strives for Access for All as CEO of College Now Greater Cleveland

In an announcement about her new role, Michele Scott Taylor expressed her commitment to enhancing educational access and supporting the local community’s economic vitality through higher education – sentiments that align with Kent State’s commitment to higher education access for all.

Tags: College of Education, Health and Human Services, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Dedication of Stark Campus Trail and Bench

IN A FLASH: A Campus Community Partnership in Stark County

A campus trail and community bench commemorate the productive partnership between Âé¶¹´«Ã½ at Stark, Stark State College and Stark Parks. 

Tags: Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ at Stark, Stark County, Trail

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Turkey vulture atop a section of the University Library

IN A FLASH: Definitely NOT Our Mascot

A Kent State staffer spotted an unusual visitor atop a section of the University Library. 

Tags: University Libraries, Grounds, University News, Diverse Kent State, Community & Society

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The Child Development Center visits the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

IN A FLASH: Kent State's Smallest Scientists

Curious, young minds from the Child Development Center enjoyed hands-on learning about the ways the world works during a visit to Kent State's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 

Tags: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Chemistry, Child Development Center, Community Impact, Research & Science, Community & Society

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US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg observes how College of Aeronautics and Engineering students are trained in air traffic control technology.

Transportation Secretary Praises Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering as ‘Future of Aviation’

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Âé¶¹´«Ã½ touring the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and telling students that “the future of aviation leadership is in your hands.â€

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community & Society, May 4 Visitors Center, May 4, Kent State Works, Student First, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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Cleveland Central Catholic students visiting Kent State's Twinsburg Academic Center

IN A FLASH: Central Catholic Visits Kent State

High school juniors and seniors from Cleveland Central Catholic visited Kent State's Twinsburg Academic Center to learn about careers in nursing. 

Tags: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ at Geauga, Community Impact, Community & Society, Healthcare

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Students from Tri-C visiting the College of Nursing simulation lab

IN A FLASH: Welcome Tri-C Students!

Kent State's College of Nursing welcomed students from Cuyahoga Community College to the simulation lab on the Kent Campus for a tour and demonstration. 

Tags: Community Impact, Community & Society, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing, College of Nursing

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Juneteenth Jubilee 2024

IN A FLASH: A Jubilant Juneteenth Celebration

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ celebrated Juneteenth on Risman Plaza and the Student Green on June 18 with food, dancing and music. 

Tags: Diverse Kent State, Student Multicultural Center, Arts & Culture, Community & Society, University News, Community Impact

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Kent State celebrates Juneteenth.

Kent State Celebrates Juneteenth

Music, dancing and food were all part of Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s lively commemoration of the Juneteenth National Independence Day federal holiday, celebrating the rich history of Black Americans.

Tags: University News, Arts & Culture, Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Spring Commencement 2024

And the New Top Name in Kent State’s Spring Class of 2024 Is …

Find out what the most popular names were at this year's commencement ceremonies.

Tags: Spring Commencement, Spring Semester, Student Life, University News, Community Impact, Community & Society

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