The Kent State University Precision Flight Team finished 11th overall out of 32 teams at this year’s NIFA SAFECON. The competition was hosted by the city of Janesville, WI at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL), May 13 – 18. The Kent State University Precision Flight Team was away at the competition May 6 – 19. All aircraft and vehicles returned safely.What is NIFA?Founded by young aviators after World War 1, the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) exists today as a forum for collegiate aviators to expand their studies and further their careers by participating in comp...
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The Kent State University alumni family grew by nearly 5,200 new graduates as the university held its 2024 Spring Commencement ceremonies. During a number of ceremonies, 5,182 degrees were conferred, consisting of 1,011 associate degrees, 3,092 bachelor’s degrees, 903 master’s degrees, 164 doctoral degrees and 12 educational specialist degrees.During the commencement ceremonies, graduating students heard from Kent State President Todd Diacon and Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley. Graduating students also received individual name recognition and participated in the confe...
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Prior to your education abroad experience, you will participate in a mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Office of Global Education. During this orientation, you will be provided with information including but not limited to:
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The American Academy in Florence, Italy - Study Abroad in Italy
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Melissa Fenn, M.Ed., a senior advisor II in Kent State University’s College of Nursing, has been described by students as someone with a heart of gold, a source of comfort and “the best of the best.” During her 16 years at the university, Fenn has worked to form bonds with her students that transcend academics and provide a supportive voice they can trust during challenging times.For her exemplary work, Fenn was recently awarded the university's inaugural Distinguished Advisor Award by University Advising and the Kent Academic Advising Support and Advising Association (KASADA). Of her 24-year ...
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Webster University Vienna, Austria
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Athalia James Viewbook Profile from Kent State on Vimeo. Drawn to healthcare as a child, Athalia James, B.S.N. '22, pursued that passion all the way to a career in nursing. Kent State’s clinical programs helped her home in on an area of specialty and decide where she wanted to work. “Kent State gave us so much knowledge when it comes to the nursing field, but most importantly they teach the art of nursing,” James told Kent State Today.Along the way she discovered that the university’s positive reputation put her in a great position as well – in high demand wit...