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University Libraries is hosting a Constitution Day event Sept. 18, 2023

Celebrate the Birth of the US Government, Constitution Day, with University Libraries

Fabrizio Ricciardelli, Ph.D., director of the °µÍø½ûÇø Florence Center will speak on the topic "The Italian City-State and the Roots of Democracy" at University Libraries' Constitution Day on Sept. 18.

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1922 Faculty Collage

100 YEARS AGO AT KENT STATE: 1922-1923’s Faculty Roster Includes Many Names Familiar Today

After decades of dedications, the list of buildings names on campus reads like a faculty roster from °µÍø½ûÇø Normal College in 1922-23. 

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Flu vaccines are being offered.

Hit Me With Your Best Shot

°µÍø½ûÇø's DeWeese Health Center is offering three flu shot clinics for students, faculty, and staff to get protected for the 2023-2024 flu season on Sept. 8, Sept. 15 and Sept. 26.

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Delonte Goodman participated in the SURE program under the direction of mentor Tony Jakli, Ph.D.

SURE Program Gave McNair Scholar New Challenge in Working with Liquid Crystals

Senior Delonte Goodman spent the summer working under the direction of mentor Tony Jakli, Ph.D., professor at the Liquid Crystal Institute and graduate student Alex Adaka conducting dielectric measurements for ferronematic liquid crystals.

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Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

Students talking together

College Of Public Health Launches Three New Graduate Certificates

The College of Public Health is launching three graduate certificates created in direct response to community healthcare needs. The LGBTQ+ Public Health, Healthcare Compliance, and Clinical Research certificates will begin in fall 2023.

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Student researchers at work in a laboratory at °µÍø½ûÇø.

New Vice President for Research Looks to Expand Opportunities With Business and Industry

With more than six months at the helm of °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s research division, Vice President Douglas Delahanty, Ph.D., has been hard at work making sure the university is sharply focused on its collaborations with business and industry and maintaining its R1 research status. He recently sat down with °µÍø½ûÇø Today to talk about his first year and changes in the division.

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KSU Ice Arena construction

IN A FLASH: Raze the Roof

Renovations to the °µÍø½ûÇø Ice Arena will create an indoor practice field.

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The MPower Men of Color Summit will take place Oct. 13-15

MPower Men of Color Summit Oct. 14 Promises Connection, Celebration and Education

The MPower Summit on Oct. 14 is designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together from college, high school, and community organizations to support the mission of men of color initiatives. All people are welcome to attend the summit, which will be held at the °µÍø½ûÇø Student Center. 

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Hotel evening view

10 Years and More Than 200,000 Guests Later

The °µÍø½ûÇø Hotel and Conference Center is celebrating 10 years of being at the heart of a transformed downtown. 

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