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Flash Focus: Lily Stenroos

Meet Lily Stenroos, a member of the Honors College pursuing an environmental studies degree with minors in sustainability, environmental justice and political science, from Mayfield Village, Ohi0, whose academic path was forged from deep relationships between the natural world and humans.

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Liliana St. Germain, an exercise science major, presenting poster at 2026 Exercise Science Conference

Kent State Students Turned Soccer Metrics into National Research And Personal Success

Two Kent State University undergraduates brought national-level research experience to campus this year as featured presenters at the 2026 Exercise Science Summit. Liliana St. Germain and Olivia Snedeker delivered their work after using performance and biometric data collected from the Kent State women’s soccer team.

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International students make tie dye shirts at Kent State's Global Block Party

How Kent State Supports International Students Through Programs, Friendship and a Taste of Home

As the world watches more than 90 countries take part in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics this February, Kent State University celebrates its global community on a daily basis. From customized orientation programs specifically for international students to popular campus events like the annual International Cook-Off, Kent State provides a variety of offerings to ensure the more than 1,700 international students coming to Kent State from 95 countries find their home away from home and feel ready to thrive on their academic journeys.

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Kent State's Career Fairs open doors for students to find internships and jobs.

Kent State Students Land Jobs Through Internships at Major Companies

The college decision involves more than choosing a major and a campus. It's an investment in a future career, and at Kent State University, that future takes shape long before graduation day through internship opportunities that transform students into working professionals.

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Marcello Fantoni

Global Education Director Shares ‘Life-changing’ Experience of Studying Abroad

Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., vice president for global education and interim dean of the Honors College at Kent State University, was recently featured on WAKR Radio’s “Ray Horner Morning Show” to discuss the education-abroad programs, student support and his life-changing experiences abroad.

Tags: Students First , Student Life , Global Reach , Global Presence

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Kent State alumna Victoria Geigerich, Cassi Galloway and Jason Joyce

Preparing Behavioral Health Leaders for a Growing Workforce Need

As demand for behavioral health professionals continues to rise across Ohio and the nation, Kent State University is preparing graduates to not just enter the field right away, but to advance, lead and make a lasting impact in their communities. For three Kent State alumni — Cassandra Galloway, Victoria Giegerich and Jason Joyce — their paths may differ slightly, but their stories illustrate how Kent State connects education to real-world outcomes.

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Sapori Grand Opening Display

IN A FLASH: Sapori - A Taste of Italy

Students experienced a taste of Italy with the grand opening of Sapori inside Eastway Dining on Feb. 2.

Tags: Students First , Student Life , University Culinary Services , Division of Student Life

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Kent State Ensembles perform at 2026 OMEA conference

'A Big Deal:' Kent State Music Ensembles Performing at Statewide Conference

Kent State University’s Glauser School of Music is receiving statewide recognition as the Kent State Wind and Flute Ensembles were selected to perform at the 2025 Ohio Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference.  

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Flash Focus: Karissa Wahl

Meet Karissa Wahl, a member of the Honors College and a second-year public health major with junior standing from Mansfield, Ohio. She has a concentration in allied health and also minors in psychology, disability studies and community inclusion.   

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Students Go for the Gold on Spring Break

A group of Kent State University students will spend their spring break learning about the business of the Olympics, spending time in Italy and Greece and attending the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics.

Tags: Student Life , Students First , Global Presence , College of Education, Health and Human Services

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