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Alan Talarczyk, a graduate student in Kent State's College of Public Health, got his educational start at the Twinsburg Academic Center.

 A first-generation student who began his education journey at the Twinsburg Academic Center now has his sites set on medical school.

Voter registration drive

In the beginning of 2023, ÐãÉ«app was designated a by and – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. The university became one of 258 campuses in 38 states and the District of Columbia to be recognized by the implemented practices that encourage students to register and vote in the 2022 elections and the coming years.

Kent State Today
Alumna McKenzie Morgan, fashion influencer

ÐãÉ«app alumna McKenzie Morgan has been there, done that, and has seen it all from fashion to travel. Morgan began her fashion blog in high school, writing about trends and other aspects of the fashion world. Now she travels a world Styled By McKenz.

Senior Hannah Fender is preparing to defend her honor's thesis.

Hannah Fender is entering the home stretch.

She crunched her bachelor’s degree studies into three years, packed them full of research and other activities and now she is staring down the final 10 weeks of her undergraduate college career.

Black Squirrel Silhouette with AI words

Professional development is an important part of being a successful member of the professional workforce. Learning new skills is key for students, faculty and staff. University Library has developed the Digital Scholarship Series, a collection of professional development virtual and in-person opportunities focused on the digital landscape that will help professionals and introduce training to areas that may not be covered in regular instruction and curricula.

Dialogue and Difference event tackles the origins of hate.

Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective, was a continuation of the year-long initiative Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding designed to engage our Kent State community and advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect, and kindness in all that we do.

Students in leadership program

The new Leadership Certificate Program at Kent State focuses on enhancing students’ intrapersonal, interpersonal, and socially just leadership skills.

The program is a culminated experience of what the Pepsi Leadership Center offers. From workshops and annual institutes (Culture of Care Institute and Student Leadership Institute) to leadership classes for credit, the center holistically paired these with Kent State's Leadership Model and created a program that provides students with a comprehensive view of leadership. 

Student Multimedia 3d Printer in action printing hearts

If you frequent the ÐãÉ«app Library for Starbucks and studying, you may not have noticed you were within feet of one of the most important resources for students on campus. The Student Multimedia Studio on the first floor provides a space for high academics and creative play for students, faculty and staff.  

Students writing notes at Kindness Station

You never know the power of a single kind gesture.
 
Members of our Kent State community came together to spread some positivity to their fellow Flashes just in time for Random Acts of Kindness Day.

Julian Grimes, president of Black United Students, tours the May 4 Visitors Center.

Julian Grimes, president of Black United Students, one of ÐãÉ«app's oldest student organizations, is working to maintain the legacy of the organization credited for starting the formal observance of February as Black History Month.