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Kent State University at Trumbull sophomore Jessie Narkum (left) works with a Hubbard High School student in preparation for an American Sign Language (ASL) performance of The Little Mermaid Jr.

Kent State University at Trumbull sophomore Jessie Narkum is co-directing a production of The Little Mermaid Jr. performed entirely in American Sign Language.

The Kent State University Ice Arena hosted the 35th Annual Special Olympics Winter Games.

The Kent State University Ice Arena hosted the 35th Annual Ohio Special Olympics Winter Games the first week of February for figure skaters and speed skaters from all over the state.

Christopher Dum wrote a book about the year in which he lived in a motel to explore and chronicle the lives of those “cast aside by society."

For Christopher Dum, the term “bringing work home” took on a new meaning during the year in which he lived in a motel.

Pictured are hospitality management students from the Ashtabula and Kent campuses. They are (left to right) Jordan Manning, Meghan Simmons, Brooke Mihalick, Kaylee Madden, Brittany Hopkins, Katie Uterhark, Quintin Caponi, Chelsa Vogel and Brittany Pope.

The Kent State Club Managers Association of America student chapter received an award at the association's World Conference.

A model walks the runway at one of the Fashion School's past Annual Fashion Shows. This year, Michael Kors will partner with the school for its 35th Annual Fashion Show.

Luxury lifestyle brand Michael Kors will partner with the Kent State University School of Fashion Design and Merchandising to present the school’s 35th Annual Fashion Show.

Kent State University President Beverly Warren meets with Xi'An International Studies University Wang Junzhe for a signing ceremony.

Recently, a delegation from Xi'An International Studies University in China led by President Wang Junzhe met with members of the Kent State University faculty and staff to sign a partnership agreement between the two universities.

Adjunct faculty member Robert Eckman (center) receives the Outstanding Teaching Award.

When asked to describe part-time faculty member Robert Eckman, the word students use the most is “passionate.”

Kent State University at Stark Conference Center renovations make the facility "undeniably Kent State."

Undeniably Kent State. That is the feeling the newly renovated Kent State University at Stark Conference Center emanates.

Trevor White (left) and Terrance Duncan (right) were sworn in as Kent State University Police Services’ newest officers in a ceremony presided over by Chief of Police Dean Tondiglia (center).

As their families watched, Trevor White and Terrance Duncan were sworn in as Kent State University Police Services’ newest officers.

Kent State University photojournalism student Aaron Self jumps in a self-portrait taken in Zambezi National Park in Zimbabwe during his 2016 summer internship. (Photo credit: Aaron Self)

Complete immersion in Zimbabwean culture, conservation and photography — and lions, of course.