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E-Cycling location near the home of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design

It's E-Cycling Month at Kent State

Electronic recycling drop-off dates in March are part of Kent State's overall institutional sustainability initiatives.

Tags: Organizational Sustainability, Community and Society, University News

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The Blue, Gold and Grateful program has been good to employees and downtown small business alike.

Blue, Gold and Oh So Grateful

Now referred to as Kent Card, the Blue, Gold and Grateful employee appreciation program is still going strong. Employees appreciate receiving their $20 Kent Card, which can be spent at participating downtown businesses, and in turn downtown businesses enjoy the influx of customers and thousands of dollars. 

Tags: University News, Community and Society

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Brian Johnson, programming director for Black United Students, traveled to Israel with Hillel Jewish campus organization

Travel to Israel Brings Insight and Knowledge About Jewish Culture to BUS Leader 

Senior Brian Johnson traveled to Israel Jan. 3-13 with a group of 19 student leaders with the Student Leaders Trip to Israel sponsored by Hillel, a Jewish campus organization.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Global Education, Global Reach

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Students enjoying the sun in the grass

Institutional Values are ‘Paramount’ to University’s Success

Partnership. Climate. Inclusion. These are the focus areas of Kent State’s Division for Student Affairs. 

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive

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Sandra Morgan stands near a replica of her grandfather's invention at the Western Reserve Historical Society

IN A FLASH: Her Grandfather's Legacy

A Kent State administrator has a connection to a famous inventor. 

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Diverse Kent State

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Elizabeth Smith-Pryor unboxing Urban League documents

The Importance of Dusty, Old Boxes

A researcher unboxed the history of local Urban Leagues in Kent State's University Library. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Diverse Kent State, University News, Research & Science, Community & Society

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Scenes from I HEART Travel Week

I HEART Travel Week Expo Flies Students Out of Their Comfort Zone

The Valentine’s Day-themed expo made it easy for students to discover, explore and fall in love with the many study abroad options available through Kent State.

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

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Administrative visit to Kent State at Stark - February 2023

Seven Campuses in Four Days

Kent State administrators met with campus advisory boards on all seven of the university's Regional Campuses this week. 

Tags: Community Impact, Community & Society, University News

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Freezing rain left branches on campus with a crystal coating of ice.

IN A FLASH: Crystal Clear

Freezing rain encased tree branches on campus in ice Wednesday morning.

Tags: Student Life, University News, Nationally Distinctive

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Kent State Community Reflect on the Impact of Black History Month on Their Lives

Kent State Community Reflects on How Black History Month Had an Impact on Their Lives

Black History Month had and continues to have a major impact in the lives of Kent State community members. Some learned about Black History when they were very young, while others acquired knowledge as college students or adults. All, however, are grateful for the role that Black History Month has played in their lives.

Tags: University News, Community and Society, Black History Month, Diverse Kent State

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