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Concrete books sit in a Kent State University courtyard, designed by artist and professor Brinsley Tyrrell.
What is on Your Summer Reading List?
Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Design Innovation Hub to Spur Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
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Carrie Esser used water-based body paint to turn herself into a “queen bee.” Her artistry landed her in the second round of the NYX Cosmetics 2018 Face Awards USA.
Passion, Purpose and the Power of Paint

This entrepreneur major utilizes paint brushes, vibrant colors and an unrestrained imagination to transform the human body into astounding works of art.

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After two Category 5 hurricanes hit her home, Debra Thomas graduates with the help of the Kent State University College of Nursing Student Emergency Fund.
Kent State Nursing Student Takes Graduation by Storm

Debra Thomas wanted to be a nurse to help people, but she was the one who ended up in need after two hurricanes hit her home in the Caribbean.

Updated University Statement Regarding Open Carry of Deadly Weapons
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Kayaks line the shore of the Cuyahoga River in Kent, Ohio, as part of Crooked River Adventures, which is run by the Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
Kent State’s Wick Poetry Center to Receive $90,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
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Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton addresses graduates, administrators, families and friends during Kent State’s One University Commencement at Dix Stadium.
Actor Michael Keaton Gives Advice to Graduating Kent State Students, Ends Remarks With Memorable Movie Line “I’m Batman”
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Kent State University students practice their egaming skills prior to Kent State’s First Esports Tournament on May 5, 2018.
Video Gaming and Academic Scholarship Join Forces for Kent State’s First Esports Tournament
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Friends of Taylor Pifer raise funds for a scholarship and memorial plaque in her memory.
Purple Ribbons, Fond Memories and a Passion for Fashion Come Together to Honor a Beloved Friend
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Kent State senior Erin Shattuck (left) travels to the Netherlands where she took classes in sustainable development.
Turning Food Waste Into a Window of Opportunity
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Kent State University students studying in the College of Business Administration pose for a group photo outside the Business Administration Building.
Kent State's College of Business Administration Reaffirmed for Dual AACSB Accreditation in Business and Accounting

Kent State University’s College of Business Administration has emerged among an elite group after undergoing the rigorous process to ensure the highest standards in business education are being met. 

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Legendary journalist and news anchor Dan Rather will speak at Kent State University the evening of May 4 as part of the Kent State University Presidential Speaker Series.
Renowned Journalist Dan Rather to Provide Rare Insight into Covering May 4, World Events
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Junior Jonathan Nwankwo’s journey has taken many twists and turns to join the men's basketball team.
Tall Tale: The Twists and Turns of Jonathan Nwankwo's Long Journey From Nigeria to Kent State

How this junior computer information systems major traveled from Nigeria to New York to Florida before finding his calling at Kent State.

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New Kent State University graduates participate in the One Commencement Ceremony in May 2017 at Dix Stadium. The university’s graduates are making dynamic impact and shaping lasting contributions across Northeast Ohio.
Kent State’s $3.4-Billion Impact: Economic Study Details University’s Vital and Growing Role in Regional Economy and Shows High Value of a Kent State Education
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David James, superintendent of Akron Public Schools, gives remarks to a full room in Kent State’s Center for Architecture and Environmental Design.
Kent State and Akron Public Schools Become Partners for New College and Career Academies at Firestone Community Learning Center
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A rendering shows the potential future view of the new iconic main entrance to the Kent State University campus as seen from Main Street.
Kent State University Board of Trustees Approves 10-Year Plan to Reshape, Revitalize Kent Campus
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Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton will deliver the commencement address May 12 at Kent State University. (Photo credit: MJ Kim/HFA2014/Getty Images)
Kent State University Welcomes Oscar-Nominated Actor Michael Keaton as Commencement Speaker
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The "Sandy's Scrapbook" Exhibition is on display at Kent State University's May 4 Visitors Center.
Video: May 4 Visitors Center Debuts “Sandy’s Scrapbook” Exhibition

Sandy Scheuer was on her way to class on May 4, 1970, when she was shot and killed by Ohio National Guardsmen responding to protests of the Vietnam War at Kent State University. Now, almost 50 years later, Ms. Scheuer’s life will be the subject of a new exhibit at the May 4 Visitors Center at Kent State.
 

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Two Kent State University students sit beneath the trees at the Behind the Brain Plaza along Terrace Drive on the Kent Campus.
Arbor Day Foundation Honors Kent State With Tree Campus USA Recognition for 10th Consecutive Year
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Kent State student Kendra Snatchko started achieving her dream of working in the fashion industry at Kent State East Liverpool.
Kent State Student’s Fashion Career Takes Her From East Liverpool to New York City

Kendra Snatchko is about to graduate from Kent State University, and her eyes are focused on a bright future. Remarkably, her vision of the future started forming when she was only 12 years old. 

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