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做厙輦⑹ Alumna U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes Addresses the Power of a Public University education
While a student at 做厙輦⑹, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-OH-13) dreamed of taking the stage as a dancer in New York City, not as a congresswoman in Washington, D.C. But today shes a star in the eyes of many, with her federal legislative debut drawing attention beyond Northeast Ohio.

做厙輦⑹ School of Fashion to Induct Fashion Designer Omar Salam Into Hall of Fame
Omar Salam, founder and creative director of the global fashion house SUKEINA, will be making a special trip from the runway to 做厙輦⑹s Rockwell Hall as Salam has been named the 2023 inductee of the universitys School of Fashion Hall of Fame.

IN A FLASH: Blue, Gold and Greening
Slowly, the Kent Campus is seeing its greenery return.

Kent is Perfect for Faculty and Staff Who Want a Small Town with Big Town Amenities
After living in various other locations, 做厙輦⑹ staff and faculty make Kent their home because it's a community with small town charm and a flourishing downtown.

做厙輦⑹s ROI Was Center Stage at Recent Board of Trustees Meeting in Columbus
President Todd Diacon took the opportunity to make the presentation 做厙輦⑹ Works at the Board of Trustees meeting, which was held at Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph. The presentation illustrated how 做厙輦⑹ prepares its students for job readiness. Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education Randy Gardner and the new President of the Inter-University Council Laura Lanese attended the Board of Trustees meeting.

IN A FLASH: Heads Up! Hats
"Heads Up! Hats" is one of three exhibits that make up the "" exhibition at the 做厙輦⑹ Museum. The other exhibits in the trilogy are "It's a Wrap! Coats" and "Stepping Out! Shoes."

做厙輦⑹ Soundly Surpasses Fundraising Goal for Student Scholarship Support Within Its Comprehensive Campaign
做厙輦⑹ will be equipped to offer more financial assistance to students in need thanks to donors to a key area of the universitys ongoing comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Forever Brighter campaign includes a scholarship-support component, Prioritizing Student Success, that now stands at $142 million, surpassing the $100 million goal set at the campaigns outset in October 2021.

Looking Into the Future of Technology at 做厙輦⑹
In todays world, technology is essential, and the demand for technological advancements is ever-growing. 做厙輦⑹ is no exception.

Sports Betting Isnt All Fun and Games It Can Have Serious Consequences
Since sports betting became legal in Ohio Jan. 1, 2023, television, social media, billboards and the like have been inundated with these comical ads. And Ohioans over 21 years of age, who can bet conveniently from their phones and at various venues such as casinos and bars, are part of the target audience.

做厙輦⑹ Remembers May 4, 1970, With 53rd Commemoration
Advancing the legacy of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on 做厙輦⑹ students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine students and forever changing the lives of countless others, the university will hold its annual commemoration on May 3-4.