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Officers with the Kent State University Police Department stand by the fountain on Risman Plaza near the Kent Student Center. Kent State has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by a national trade association.

Kent State Ranks 11th Safest Campus in the Country

Aug. 29, 2017
Kent State University has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by the Council for Home Safety and Security, a national trade association. Kent State was named to the council’s 2017 top 100 list of Safest Colleges in America. Nationwide, Kent State ranks 11th on…
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Thousands of Kent State students work their way through Risman Plaza during Blastoff, the annual back-to-school celebration at Kent State.

Kent State Celebrates Start of New School Year With Annual Blastoff

Aug. 24, 2017
Kent State University students will celebrate the start of a new school year at the university’s annual back-to-school celebration that occurs the day before fall classes begin. Blastoff will take place on Sunday, Aug. 27, from 6-9:30 p.m. on the Student Green and Manchester…
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Members of the Kent State Golden Flashes football team huddle up before taking the field at Dix Stadium.

Join Us for Fun, Football and Food During Parents & Families Weekend

Aug. 24, 2017
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Two students greet each other during the 44th annual New Student Reception and Cookout hosted by the Department of Pan-African Studies held behind Ritchie Hall.

Welcome Weekend Sets New Students on Path to Success

Aug. 24, 2017
Welcome Weekend, Kent State University’s four-day new student orientation, will take place from Aug. 24-27. Students can select from approximately 50 different events from Thursday to Sunday. The weekend event helps students transition into the university community and learn…
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Kent State students move clothing into Olsen Hall during freshman move-in day.

Movers and Groovers Assists New Students Moving Into Residence Halls

Aug. 21, 2017
At the beginning of each school year, Kent State University faculty, staff and students volunteer to help incoming freshmen move into the university’s residence halls. The annual service program, called Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by Kent Interhall Council, the student…
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Kent State University volunteers help move freshman into their new residence halls during the annual service program, called Movers and Groovers.

Movers and Groovers Assists New Students Moving Into Residence Halls

Aug. 21, 2017
At the beginning of each school year, Kent State University faculty, staff and students volunteer to help incoming freshmen move into the university’s residence halls. The annual service program, called Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by Kent Interhall Council, the student…
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Kent State University’s Center for Applied Conflict Management is transforming into a new School of Peace and Conflict Studies.

Kent State Establishes New School of Peace and Conflict Studies

Aug. 15, 2017
Kent State University’s Center for Applied Conflict Management is transforming into a new School of Peace and Conflict Studies this month.
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Matthew Lehnert, Ph.D., of Kent State University at Stark researches the method in which flies and butterflies ingest liquids into their own bodies for nourishment.

Special Delivery

Aug. 14, 2017
A study by Matthew Lehnert, Ph.D., assistant professor of biological sciences at Kent State Stark, shows that the method in which flies and butterflies ingest liquids may be used as a model for delivering disease-fighting drugs to humans.
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A Kent State University graduate displays his diploma for family and friends during the baccalaureate degree ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Kent State Holds Summer Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 19

Aug. 14, 2017
Kent State University held its Summer 2017 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). Kent State conferred 1,422 degrees, including 908 bachelor’s degrees, 427 master’s degrees, 67 doctoral…
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A graduate at the Summer 2016 Commencement ceremony waves to his family after receiving his diploma.

Kent State Holds Summer Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 19

Aug. 9, 2017
Kent State University will hold its Summer 2017 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). Kent State will confer 1,422 degrees, including 908 bachelor’s degrees, 427 master’s degrees, 67…
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