Photo of the Week

Once each week, you can see Kent State University through the eyes of university photographers Bob Christy (’95) and Rami Daud.

We hope you enjoy this unique, weekly impression of life at Kent State!

Person sitting on a stage, holding a microphone and wearing a blue 'I AM FIRST GEN' t-shirt, smiling during a discussion at an event.
Kent State Provost and keynote speaker stands at a podium with a banner reading "I AM FIRST" in a lecture hall, addressing an audience. The background features a large screen with text.
Two people participating in a panel discussion, one speaking with a microphone and the other listening attentively. There's a potted plant on the stage between them.
A person wearing glasses and a blue "I AM FIRST" shirt laughs joyfully at an event.
Person in a red blazer walking confidently towards the camera in a Kent State auditorium during an event.
Audience members in blue shirts, some with I AM FIRST logos, laughing and enjoying a presentation.

Photos of the Week: Kent State celebrated students who will be the first in their family to earn a bachelor's degree with I AM FIRST Week. Fun, inspiring and educational activities filled each day of the week, capped off with a special event featuring a keynote speaker and honors for first-generation students and the faculty, staff and advocates in our community that support their journey. 

 

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