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Surgeon General Highlights Kent State as Strong Example for Rest of the Country

The Office of the Surgeon General recently released a report on workplace mental health and well-being, and Kent State University was highlighted as a strong example of mental health support.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, Mental Health Awareness

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Superior Storytelling! Kent State Earns 15 MarCom Awards

From a mascot superhero to creative clouds to student pilots flying to victory, Kent State University's storytelling skills received high marks from MarCom, an international competition that honors excellence in marketing and communications that also recognizes the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, University Communications and Marketing

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The Center for Undergraduate Excellence is the home of University College.

IN A FLASH: A Community of Explorers

Kent State's University College helps students decide on the degree program — and career path — that's right for them.

Tags: Student Life, University College, Students First, Nationally Distinctive

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Tracey L. Bale, Ph.D., is keynote speaker for the 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium at Kent State University.

Symposium’s Keynote Focuses on Effects of Stress on Mental Health

Kent State University’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium began Thursday with a keynote address by Tracy L. Bale, Ph.D., titled "The biology of trauma: Understanding risk and resilience."  

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What's the Big Idea?

What's the Big Idea? Trauma Room Design

President Todd Diacon is on the move literally as part of his new video series called “What’s the Big Idea?”

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Performing in the debut of “What We Learned While Alone: Global Voices Speak to the Pandemic,’’ are: Bryce Evan Lewis, Eric Schmiedl, Tiffany Trapnell and Dan Telford, stage manager.

‘Dear Vaccine’ Enjoys Stage Debut at National Academy of Sciences

The debut performance of “What We Learned While Alone: Global Voices Speak to the Pandemic’’ took place in the auditorium of the National Academy of Science in Washington, D.C., on Monday night. 

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Kent State graduate student Thywill Ettey, a third-year doctoral student in the School of Biomedical Sciences, conducts laboratory research.

All-Star Lineup of Neuroscience Alumni to Speak at Symposium


Kent State University’s Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) will be welcoming a bevy of accomplished alumni back to the Kent Campus when it hosts the 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 27 and 28. 

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Actors Don Cheadle and Adam Driver in 'White Noise'

Going Hollywood! First Photos Released From Netflix Movie Filmed on Campus

Netflix has released a movie trailer and still photos, including a picture showing a scene in the Kent Student Center, from the upcoming feature film "White Noise," a movie that was filmed last year across Northeast Ohio, including scenes shot on the Kent Campus. 

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A scenic section of the Portage County Hike and Bike Trail.

IN A FLASH: Down by the Riverside

The Portage County Hike and Bike Trail is a great place to exercise - or relax - that's not far from campus. 

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Tony Hardin, the new director of the School of Theatre and Dance,

‘Kent State Values the Arts’ Says New School of Theatre and Dance Director

Tony Hardin grew up loving the arts, pursuing a career in scenic, lighting and projection design. Learn more about Hardin, the new director for the School of Theatre and Dance, as he answers these five questions.

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