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President Todd Diacon with newly promoted and tenured faculty.

Honoring Our Best

°µÍø½ûÇø took a moment to honor the faculty, staff and students whose accomplishments help to lift the university to higher heights.

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Earth Fest 24 guitar player and KSU chef

°µÍø½ûÇø Goes Green at Earth Fest

Birds flew overhead, black squirrels darted around and a cool, calm breeze swept across Risman Plaza on April 22 as dozens of organizations assembled their tables for Earth Fest, an interactive Earth Day event.  

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°µÍø½ûÇø students at 2023 May 4 Commemoration

Educating the Next Generation: Civic Engagement, Social Justice and Peaceful Change

An all-day conference, presented by the May 4 Education Committee for K-12 educators, students, and °µÍø½ûÇø faculty and staff, will help participants demonstrate knowledge about the critical history of student activism and organizing at °µÍø½ûÇø, emphasizing the significance of May 4.

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2024 Honors College Graduates

Honoring Honors College Class of 2024

Honors College students graduating in spring, summer and fall 2024, along with distinguished faculty and alumni were honored at a special luncheon event in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. 

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CAPS observes Teal Tuesday 2024

IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS

°µÍø½ûÇø staffers from Counseling and Psychological Services wore teal in support of their colleagues at the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services' Teal Tuesday campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

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Flash biking in front of the MAC

Power in Pedaling

Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at °µÍø½ûÇø? °µÍø½ûÇø is bike-friendly and winning awards for it.

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Spring flowers

IN A FLASH: Flashes of Spring

Blooming flowers and budding trees herald the annual green up on campus in spring semester.

Tags: Spring Semester , Grounds , University Facilities Management , University News , Nationally Distinctive , Kent Campus , May 4

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Illustration of five lit birthday candles with phrase "A Birthday Wish for °µÍø½ûÇø"

Help us Celebrate °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s 114th Birthday

°µÍø½ûÇø is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for °µÍø½ûÇø scholarships and programs. This year, the °µÍø½ûÇø Foundation has pledged $5,000 to match employee gifts dollar for dollar (up to $250 per donor until the match money runs out) to the fund of YOUR choice s…

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Alumni and Giving

Her Pink Library

IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!

While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus °µÍø½ûÇø lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13. 

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°µÍø½ûÇø President Todd Diacon talks to faculty and staff on April 17, 2024.

President Diacon Talks About the Capital Budget and °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Core Values

"Talking with Todd" focuses on the state capital budget and °µÍø½ûÇø's core values.

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