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Kent State Signs Agreements With South Korean University, Expanding Global Connections
Kent State University President Beverly Warren signed two agreements with Dankook University of Seoul, South Korea, expanding existing partnerships. Dankook University President Chang Ho-sung joined Warren at the signing, which took place on March 12. “A top priority for Kent State is to ex…
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Kent State Greek Life Participates in WKYC’s #ShovelChallenge
Kent State University members of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity and Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service fraternity, spent their afternoon on Feb. 27 digging out snow-covered fire hydrants in Kent neighborhoods. WKYC Channel 3 Producer Jon Adkins approached the Kent Fire Department and Kent State’s Greek L…
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Kent State University’s First Latina Sorority Steps Out
Kent State University’s first Latina sorority, Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Inc., introduced themselves to the Kent State and Greek community in its step out show on Feb. 20 at the Kent Student Center Kiva. The sorority’s purpose is to give the population of identified Latina students on campus support …
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Scholar of the Month
Scholar of the Month Gregory Smith Professor of Human Development and Family Studies College of Education, Health and Human Services 2001-present Gregory Smith is a professor of human development and family studies and director of the Human Development Center in the School of Lifespan Develop…
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Kent State’s Annual Rock the Runway Fashion Competition Allows Student Design Teams to Showcase Their Talents
Kent State University’s 11th annual Rock the Runway student fashion competition, hosted by Kent Student Center Programming, will take place on Saturday, March 7, in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. The event gives amateur designers, not just fashion design or merchandising majors, a chance to displ…
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Kent State Student Introduces New Method of Circadian Research
Kent State University chemistry senior Caitlin Crosier combined creativity and science for her yearlong project on circadian rhythms and will present those findings at the university’s Undergraduate Research Symposium on March 11. “The main goal of my research is to validate this method as a…
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Flash-A-Thon Video Raises Awareness for Fundraiser to Benefit Kids With Cancer
Andy Lovrak does not take “no” for an answer. The Kent State University senior advertising major in the College of Communication and Information was told that making a video to benefit children battling cancer might be too difficult. But with full support from Akron Children’s Hospital, Lovrak and h…
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Kent State Student Opens Yoga and Wellness Center
Dangle from the ceiling upside down draped in a silk hammock. Find inner peace though massage. Balance your body with therapeutic yoga ropes. These unique offerings are just a small sample of the holistic approach to wellness at the newly opened Centerpeace Yoga and Wellness Center in Kent, Ohio. …
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Scholar of the Month
Scholar of the Month Mark Bracher Professor of English College of Arts and Sciences 1985-present Mark Bracher is a professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on how literary studies can promote social justice and psychological development. Bracher investiga…
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Kent State Graduate Student Turns Passion Into Successful Business
Kent State University graduate student Ryan Schoeneman of Parma, Ohio, fell in love with guitars when he was a child. He wasn’t just obsessed with their sound, but more so their look. “I started designing them long before I ever learned to play,” said Schoeneman with a big smile on his face. “It’…
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