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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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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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Students Explore Career Possibilities at the Internship and Job Fair

From full-time positions to seasonal internship opportunities, Kent State University students and alumni explored their career options and networked with professionals to learn more about future possibilities at the internship and job fair.

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Kent State USG President Demonstrates Community Impact on Air

Kent State University’s Undergraduate Student Government President, Ivory Kendrick, was recently featured on an episode of the “Sound of Ideas” on Ideastream Public Media to discuss his role in impacting the Kent State and Kent communities.

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Flash Focus: Giovanni Tripi

Meet Giovanni Tripi, a member of the Honors College and a senior biology major with minors in public health and forensic anthropology, from Lyndhurst, Ohio.  

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Scheduling Classes? Don't Miss These Hidden Gems

With a multitude of electives, Kent Core and major-specific courses, Kent State students have generous options when scheduling spring courses. Here is some advice for working with your advisor along with some fun class suggestions.

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Chicago Native Pursues Aviation Dream at Kent State

Ashanti Mallit's childhood fascination with aviation led her to Kent State, where she is now a professional pilot major. She discovered Kent State through the United Aviate Program, a career development initiative that helps aspiring pilots transition to United Airlines as first officers.

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Using Cybersecurity Month to Train for Year-Round Diligence

October is cybersecurity awareness month, and Kent State University’s information security team is informing students and staff about how to stay safe online through four weeks of interactive fun with the chance to win some amazing rewards. The goal, of course, is year-round attention to cyber threats.

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