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A teacher works with students on computers in the Research Center for Educational Technology's AT&T Classroom

Filling the Computer Science Gap

What do cybersecurity, data structures and algorithms all have in common? They are all part of the computer science industry, an industry that Ohio wants to see grow. The Ohio Department of Higher Education hopes to address a teaching gap through a recently announced funding opportunity called Teach CS.  °µÍø½ûÇø was one of the recent awardees, receiving a million-dollar grant to develop KSU TeachCS.

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Taylor Swift fan at the FAB Grammy Watch Party

IN A FLASH: Tuning in for Taylor

Fans of Taylor Swift - and other artists - came together in the Rathskellar to watch the Grammys.

 

Tags: Student Life, Rathskeller, Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Todd Diacon speaking at the celebration of life for Michael Schwartz

Former University President Honored by °µÍø½ûÇø and Cleveland State Universities

A celebration of life event was held today on the campus of Cleveland State University to honor the late Michael Schwartz, who was a past university president of °µÍø½ûÇø and Cleveland State. 

Tags: Office of the President, President Todd Diacon, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, °µÍø½ûÇø President

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Students vote on the °µÍø½ûÇø campus in 2023

Students Experience Challenges Trying to Vote Under New Elections Law

 When Gov. Mike DeWine signed new voter legislation into law in January, he said it was intended to help improve “voter integrity." However, this move is creating hurdles for students on college campuses across the state and making waves in what is expected to be an incredibly contentious election year.

Tags: Students First, University News, Community Impact

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Construction Management Job Fair Sp 2024

IN A FLASH: Exploring Construction Careers

A Construction Management Job Fair on campus provided opportunities for students to explore the industry's many career options. 

Tags: College of Architecture and Environmental Design, construction industry, Kent Student Center, Community Impact

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2024 FTC Robotics Challenge qualifier at the College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Robots Take Over the College of Aeronautics and Engineering

°µÍø½ûÇø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted a qualifying competition for the First Tech Challenge 2024 Robotics Competition.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering, robotics, Community Impact, Community & Society, Research & Science

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Fashion show at Ronald McDonald house

High Style: °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s School of Fashion Rules the Runway

​Students, faculty and alumni from °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s world-renowned School of Fashion sent some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show that benefitted Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.  

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

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Summer Job and Internship Fair 2024

IN A FLASH: Thinking Ahead to Summer

°µÍø½ûÇø students who are thinking ahead for summer attended the Summer Job and Internship Fair on the second floor of the Kent Student Center.

Tags: Student Life, Student Employment, Career Exploration and Development, Students First, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Members of °µÍø½ûÇø's Football Team visit the I Promise School in Akron.

Touchdown! °µÍø½ûÇø Football Squad Scores with I Promise School Students

Golden Flashes football team members spent a recent afternoon visiting with students at the LeBron James Family Foundation’s I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, where they checked out the school’s facilities and spent time reading to youngsters. 

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, Sports, Community Impact

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LGBTQ students and allies painted The Rock

IN A FLASH: Promoting Kindness

Members of °µÍø½ûÇø's LGBTQ+ community and their allies used The Rock to share a call for kindness. 

Tags: LGBTQ Community, LGBTQ+, LGBTQ+ Center, Diverse °µÍø½ûÇø, Community & Society, Community Impact

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