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UCM Student Workers with Flash

°µÍø½ûÇø Puts the ‘Friends’ in Friendsgiving

In every °µÍø½ûÇø video commercial there are students. Students are the face of °µÍø½ûÇø. But students do more than participate as talent in front of the camera. They help plan, record and edit these videos. And let us say, these videos take longer than you think to create.

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, Students First, Community Impact

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The Dec. 2, 2022 fire at the former Star of the West mill complex.

Mill Fire in Downtown Kent Remains Under Investigation

The cause of a fire that burned for two days last week at the historic Star of the West mill complex remains undetermined. 

Tags: Community & Society, University News, Community Impact

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Dancers rehearse for "Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes"

IN A FLASH: Dancers Take Flight

"Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes" has performances Dec. 2-4 on the Kent Campus.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive, School of Theatre and Dance

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Downtown Kent Mill Fire

Fire Erupts in Downtown Kent


On Friday morning, °µÍø½ûÇø issued an advisory to the community about a fire that erupted at the former Star of the West mill in downtown Kent. Though the smoke is visible from campus, there is no danger on campus as the fire is contained to downtown.

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Vaneet Kaur, Ph.D., (top left) assistant professor at °µÍø½ûÇø Stark Campus, took part in a spring break trip to Mexico with students to study sustainable agricultural practices.

Stark Campus Professor Looks for Ways to Support Stark County Businesses

Vaneet Kaur, Ph.D., assistant professor of Management and Information Systems at °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Stark Campus recently was featured in The Repository, Canton, Ohio newspaper for her work on promoting business ideas to help the local economy. 

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Profiles, Community Impact

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The °µÍø½ûÇø Farmers Market at the DI Hub

Final Farmers’ Market of Fall

Shop the final °µÍø½ûÇø Farmers’ Market of Fall today at the DI Hub.

Tags: Organizational Sustainability, University News, Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Students learn techniques to help people feel better.

IN A FLASH: Building Back Better

Students at °µÍø½ûÇø's East Liverpool Campus learn to use physical therapy to help people recover. 

Tags: East Liverpool, Community & Society, Health, Community Impact

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Sign outside of °µÍø½ûÇø's LGBTQ+ Center

°µÍø½ûÇø Stands in Solidarity With LGBTQ+ Community

In the wake of Saturday's mass shooting in Colorado, °µÍø½ûÇø gathered to process and reflect with the LGBTQ+ community.

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°µÍø½ûÇø's Winter Coat and Clothing Drive

°µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Annual Clothing Drive Wants Everyone Warm This Winter

From Nov. 14 through Dec. 9, university groups on the Kent Campus will be collecting clean, gently used or new items from all ages, including warm clothing, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters.

Tags: Community & Society, Organizational Sustainability, Community Impact

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Occupational Therapy students learn to help injured people resume daily activities.

IN A FLASH: Step by Step

Occupational therapy students learn how to help people get back to their regular routines.

Tags: East Liverpool, Community & Society, Health, Community Impact

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