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Amanda Gedeon Fellowship at WKSU

MLIS student Amanda Gedeon Named GBH/IMLS Public Broadcasting Preservation Fellow

The fellowship will support the efforts to preserve and catalog WKSU's historic sound and moving image materials.

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Planned Gift to Support Student-Athletes

George Jenkins, ’63, and his wife Gina, recently established a planned gift to create the Gina and George Jenkins Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will give preference to students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those from the Appalachian region.

Alumni and Giving

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William B. Risman Family Honored

The William B. Risman family was presented with the University Medallion Award during the May 14 Commencement Ceremony. The family was honored for its extraordinary devotion and support to the advancement of Kent State and all it serves.

Alumni and Giving

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Spirit of Motherhood Program Grant

A new $100,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation will support innovative work at Kent State to address preterm births and infant mortality among Black mothers in Northeast Ohio.

Alumni and Giving

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Spirit of Motherhood Program Grant

A new $100,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation will support innovative work at Kent State to address preterm births and infant mortality among Black mothers in Northeast Ohio.

Alumni and Giving

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Biology Graduate Joins Exclusive Group by Earning Doctorate at 25

When she receives her doctorate degree in cellular biology on May 14, Amber Rose Titus will enter an exclusive group: She will become one of just seven Kent State University graduates to earn her doctorate at the age of 25 or younger.

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Students Graduate from The Washington Program in National Issues at Lockheed Martin in DC

The Washington Program in National Issues (WPNI) is a 15-week academic program offered Spring semester that offers 15 academic credit hours. A select group of juniors and seniors from various academic disciplines study national and international political structures,  culture and history, scien…
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Rising Scholars Harry Potter STEM Workshop

Kent State University Rising Scholars students from various Columbiana County high schools participated in a Harry Potter themed STEM spring workshop at East Liverpool High School in March.

Alumni and Giving

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Ukrainian Support Fund Created

The newly created Ukrainian Scholar Support Fund helps Ukrainian scientists, scholars and students access higher education opportunities in the U.S. This includes an international visitor stipend, travel costs and the necessary support upon arrival to the U.S.

Alumni and Giving

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Kent State Ashtabula and Tuscarawas Campuses Team With ITEN Industries for 3D Printing and Manufacturing Education in Ashtabula

“The direction of engineering technology and future success is in 3D printing and our goal is to drive internship and engineering experience in that area.” That comment comes from Ron Emery, business development director at ITEN Industries, who sought out Kent State University at Ashtabula and ul…
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