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‘I’m Not Going to Stop Until There’s a “Ph.D.” Next to My Name’

Delonte Goodman is a graduate student in Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering. He will complete his master's program in mechatronics in December, before moving on to his doctoral program in the spring semester. He is active in multiple student and professional organizations at Kent State that enhance and complement his studies and also allow him to assist and mentor undergraduate students. 

Tags: College of Aeronautics & Engineering , Graduate Studies , Research & Science , Design at Kent State , Student Life

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Buzzing With Excitement on Pollinator Day

Launching seed balls, learning about plants and insects, engaging with interactive games and coloring were just some of the events that the Kent State University Child Development Center’s preschool and kindergarten classes participated in for Pollinator Day on Sept. 5.

Tags: Organizational Sustainability , Research & Science , University News , Community Impact , Student Life

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School of Art Student Artwork Sale 2025.

IN A FLASH: Sharing Their Inspirations

As part of the Art Without Limits event, students in the School of Art shared their creations in an art sale.

Tags: College of the Arts , School of Art , Center for the Visual Arts , Arts & Culture , Student Life

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Junior Chelse Knight is Kent State's first User Experience Design major.

Designing for the User: New Degree Is at the Heart of Growing Tech Field

A bachelor’s degree in user experience design is the newest offering in Kent State University’s College of Communication and Information, aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.

Tags: Student Life , University News , Nationally Distinctive , School of Visual Communication Design , emerging media and technology , Design at Kent State

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Flash Focus: Derrick Tindimwebwa

Meet Derrick Tindimwebwa, a sophomore construction management major from Kampala, Uganda, whose family ties led him to Kent State where he's building community and managing connections between the university and the community.

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The award ceremony for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience was held October 17, 2025

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Gives Students a Platform to Present Their Research

Students who won first - and second-place for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) were announced on Oct. 25 at a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium. 

Tags: University News , Research and Science , Division of Research and Sponsored Programs , Nationally Distinctive , Student Life

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Directing His Destiny: Kent State Junior Shows Passion Has No Age Limit

While most people his age were settled in their careers, 50-year-old Ron Sonedecker was learning to direct, winning awards and swapping computer code for camera shots. Enrolling at Kent State in 2023, the junior digital media production major has taken a long journey to get where he feels he belongs. 

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Renewed Focus on Adult and Parenting Student Engagement

Kent State University’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services enhances the experiences of adult, military-connected, and parenting students both in and out of the classroom. This June, Cassandra Pegg-Kirby became the associate director of adult and parenting student engagement for the center, leading to a renewed effort of support.

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A Year With a Flash features twins Ray and Will Maynard

Twinning and Winning: Brothers Begin First Year as Rising Juniors

The first thing you will learn about brothers Will and Ray Maynard is that they are twins –  not identical in looks, but in nearly all other aspects.

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Meet the Kent State Class of 2029

This fall, 4,023 first-year students joined the Kent Campus, marking the fourth time in five years that an incoming class has surpassed 4,000. The Class of 2029 brings a vibrant mix of experiences, perspectives and aspirations, poised to shape the future of the university and beyond.

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