Student Life

Clone of On Compassion

June 7, 2016

First-year student Elizabeth Schmidt is YES! Magazine’s online “Justice For All” University Winner for her essay about a mindful response to injustice. illustration by Melissa Olson

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Kent State’s Tradition of Athletic Success Continues

June 3, 2016

Kent State University’s tradition of athletic success was on full display in early June, earning a national player of the year, a national assistant coach of the year and an honor for excellence throughout its 10 women’s sports.

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Eagle Scout Training Helps Kent State Student Save a Life

May 23, 2016

Kent State University freshman Josh Paulin is not only a good student, but an exemplary citizen. On March 13, 2016, Paulin saved a man’s life, and now Kent State’s Department of Public Safety is honoring Paulin for his heroic acts.    

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34 Area Healthcare Professionals Presented With Barbara Donaho Award by Kent State's College of Nursing

May 9, 2016

The 10th annual Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Awards Ceremony was held at the Kent Student Center Ballroom on April 23, 2016.

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Library Provides Stress-Free Zone for Finals Week

May 9, 2016

The Stress-Free Zone returns to the Kent State University Library on Monday, May 9, and Tuesday, May 10, from 3 - 5 p.m. to give students a break from studying for finals. The much-loved Dogs on Campus Pet Therapy Program® will be back once again, and snacks and beverages will…

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Kent State Reaches a Record Number of Student Organizations on Campus

April 25, 2016

Kent State University officially registered 402 student organizations on campus this spring semester, a record-breaking number for the university, according to the Center for Student Involvement. “Reaching this high number of student organizations on campus reflects the kind of…

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Kent State Student Named Youth Delegate to the United Nations

April 25, 2016

Kent State University student Nahuel Gorostiza, a freshman digital sciences major, is now the United Nations (U.N.) Youth Delegate of Argentina. Voting in Argentina Gorostiza was born in Argentina and lived there until starting college last fall at Kent State. He had…

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Nation's Best! Kent State Voted Best College Dining Experience

April 11, 2016

Kent State University recently earned the top spot on College Rank’s list of the 50 Best College Dining Experiences. Judging criteria included versatility of menu options, support for nutrition and wellness,…

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Kent State Student Creates Care Packages for the Homeless

March 21, 2016

When the concept of homelessness comes to mind, people tend to focus efforts on food donations, but Ashley Flowers, a junior majoring in psychology and criminology and justice studies at Kent State University, wants to remind people that clothing and toiletries also are…

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