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Students carrying the Kent State Homecoming banner in the parade pose for a photo.

Kent State Celebrates Homecoming

On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Kent State University fight song blared down Main Street, the city of Kent was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their Kent State days, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes and the entire campus boomed with Kent State pride.

Tags: Student Life, University News, Homecoming, Alumni, Events, Success Story

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New Kent State University President Todd Diacon will serve as Kent State’s 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Kent State’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal

Last year, Kent State University celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of Kent State Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.

Tags: University News, Homecoming, Office of the President, Events, Success Story

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Movers and Groovers Help Students Move into Residence Halls

New Students Move Into Residence Halls With Help From Movers and Groovers

More than 1,000 volunteers from the Kent State University community welcomed and assisted new students as they moved into their residence halls on freshman move-in day, Sunday, Aug. 18. The annual community program, known as Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by Kent Interhall Council, the student government of the Kent Campus residence halls.

Tags: Movers and Groovers, Department of Residence Services, Division of Student Life, Kent InterHall Council, Success Story

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Finish Line Feeling.  A Kent State student embraces the moment after receiving his degree during the Aug. 17 undergraduate commencement ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.

Kent State Celebrates Summer 2019 Commencement

The Kent State University alumni network again grew its ranks this summer as more than a thousand Golden Flashes got their degrees. Kent State will held its Summer 2019 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.

Tags: Commencement, Summer Commencement, Office of the President, Success Story

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LeBron James Family Foundation I PROMISE students take part in an awards dinner marking the end of their four-week Kent State camp for intensive college entrance exam preparation.

Kent State Prepares LeBron James Family Foundation I PROMISE Students for College Entrance Exams

Kent State University hosted several dozen high school students from the LeBron James Family Foundation's I PROMISE program for a month of intensive college entrance exam preparation.
 

Tags: Community & Society, Office of the Provost, Success Story

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Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., talks to the crowd about some of the things he would like to accomplish as director of Kent State’s Advance Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute.

New Director Named for Kent State’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute

Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., was named the new director of Kent State University’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, effective July 1, having been selected for his research accomplishments, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for social impact.

Tags: University News, Research & Science, Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, Division of Research and Sponsored Programs, Success Story

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Todd Diacon, Ph.D., Kent State University’s 13th President

Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders

As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as Kent State University’s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.

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Todd Diacon, Ph.D., Kent State University’s 13th President

Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders

As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as Kent State University’s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.

Tags: University News, Featured Story, Office of the President, Success Story

Office of the President

Kenzie Alge and Alex Johnson

Kent State Team Competes in 2019 Air Race Classic

Kenzie Alge, a Kent State University certified flight instructor and 2019 graduate, and Alex Johnson, a Kent State junior flight technology student, make up the Kent State team competing in the 2019 Air Race Classic that starts June 18 in Jackson, Tennessee. 

Tags: Student Life, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Student Success Story, Featured Story, Success Story

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Kent State University students wearing their rainbow graduation stoles smile during the university’s 2019 One University Commencement.

Kent State Receives Highest Possible Score as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus

A national organization has recognized Kent State University with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Division of People, Culture and Belonging, Success Story

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