Despite a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, First Star °µÍø½ûÇø Academy not only survived but thrived due to the power and passion of the program’s members. In addition to transitioning remarkably well, it also gave its students a summer and school year to remember. First Star °µÍø½ûÇø Academy is a free, comprehensive four-year college access program for youth in foster care. The program engages a cohort of up to 30 students in a variety of learning opportunities, including academic support, career exploration, social and cultural activities and more. “We have in-person activities here on...
More than 3,000 donors came together to make the world Forever Brighter for °µÍø½ûÇø students This year, °µÍø½ûÇø donors demonstrated the power of philanthropy by giving at unprecedented levels. The 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign shattered the previous records, more than tripling last year’s record of $2.2 million. The university has been participating in Giving Tuesday for the past seven years, and in that time, it has become °µÍø½ûÇø’s most generous annual tradition and a point of pride for the entire Golden Flashes community. The 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign is no excep...
The School of Media and Journalism has long fostered a close connection with 89.7 WKSU. The station hosts an average of three MDJ student interns each semester, while station employees are regular guests in the School’s classes offering insights into the profession and suggestions about pursuing careers in the field. The relationship between MDJ and the public radio station is expected to remain strong following WKSU’s merger with Ideastream Public Media on October 1, 2021. “The commitment that we have, that Ideastream has, is to not only maintain...
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November was full of exciting social media content. Here are some of our outstanding posts from the month! Instagram Kent Campus in the fall is a sight to see! In our top-performing post, we shared a gallery of photos showcasing the colorful scenes of campus. View this post on Instagram A post shared by °µÍø½ûÇø (@kentstate) On Nov. 11, the university was ...