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Student Life

Conversation Partners Program

Breaking Cultural Barriers Through Conversation

The Conversation Partners Program at Kent State is a voluntary program that pairs international students with students from the United States for a once-a-week chat to discuss their different cultures.

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

Kent State Today

Women in Engineering group portrait

Women in Engineering Club Builds Organization from Ground Up 

Since its inception in 2021, the KSU Women in Engineering Club has been busy hosting school groups and guest speakers while working toward becoming an official chapter of the Society of Women Engineers.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Students First, Community & Society, College of Aeronautics & Engineering

Honors College

Nursing student Ava Latham created a sensory room at her former high school.

First-Year Student Ava Latham Leaves Former High School Peers a Legacy

Ava Latham created a sensory room at her former high school that garnered her a coveted Gold Award from Girl Scouts, the organization’s highest honor and the pinnacle of achievements for Latham, who has been a member since the second grade. 

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

Kent Campus

Kent State graduate student Thywill Ettey, a third-year doctoral student in the School of Biomedical Sciences, conducts laboratory research.

All-Star Lineup of Neuroscience Alumni to Speak at Symposium


Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) will be welcoming a bevy of accomplished alumni back to the Kent Campus when it hosts the 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 27 and 28. 

Tags: University News, Research & Science, Health, Student Life, Brain Health Research Institute, Nationally Distinctive

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Members of the Kent Indian Association and volunteers celebrate the Diwali festival of light on Sunday, Oct. 23 in the Kent State Ballroom.

Kent Indian Association Marks Diwali with Traditional Celebration

Several hundred Kent State University students and friends attended the annual Diwali celebration at the Kent Student Center Ballroom Sunday evening.

Tags: Student Life, Arts & Culture, University News

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LaunchNET cut the ribbon on its new suite of offices within the Design Innovation Hub/

Kent State LaunchNET Celebrates 10 Years, Unveils New Space in DI Hub

Kent State University’s LaunchNET celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday and cut the ribbon on its new office suite in the Design Innovation Hub.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community & Society, LaunchNet Kent State

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Horse-drawn Carriage Rides at Fall Fest

Falling For Kent State

Students braved the cold weather Thursday night to attend Fall Fest, an event held by the Flash Activities Board (FAB) on the Centennial Green. The event featured coffee mug giveaways, horse-and-carriage rides and snacks.  

Tags: Student Life, Students First

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The Unity Walkway on Manchester Field, Kent Campus

IN A FLASH: Recognizing 70 Years of History

The Unity Walkway on Manchester Field honors the rich history of Kent State's Black and Latinx fraternities and sororities. 

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, Students First

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Powerpoint from the LGBTQ+ about International Pronoun Day

Pronouns Are More Than Words, They Represent Identity

On International Pronoun Day, the Kent State University LGBTQ+ Center held an event honoring all pronouns. The importance of respecting pronouns was explained and a group discussion was led to further examine the complexities of genders and pronouns.

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, Students First

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