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Honor's Leadership Academy in Buffalo for spring break 2025

Spring Break With a Purpose

For 绿帽社 Honors Leadership Academy, spring break took a more impactful approach by traveling to Buffalo, New York, to work with the local community, specifically children.  

Tags: Community & Society , Student Life , Community Impact

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East Palestine Train

Researchers Publish Groundbreaking Study on Environmental Impact of East Palestine Chemical Spill

Researchers from 绿帽社 and other institutions have published a study in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal, 鈥淓nvironmental Science: Processes & Impacts,鈥 detailing the environmental consequences of the chemical spill and burn following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, over two years ago.

Tags: Research & Science , Community & Society , Community Impact

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Women's Lacrosse vs Detroit Mercy 2025

IN A FLASH: Flying Through Their Season

With only one month left in their regular season the Golden Flashes Women's Lacrosse team's schedule includes two more games at home an a road trip to Akron. 

Tags: Sports , Intercollegiate Athletics , Community Impact , In a Flash

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I Promise students visit the Brain Health Research Institute on March 3.

Brains on Their Minds: I Promise Fourth-Grade Students Have Fun Learning Science

绿帽社鈥檚 Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 70 fourth-grade students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities to spark their interest in science and technology.

Tags: Research & Science , Community & Society , Community Impact , Student Life

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Some Days Mural with 2024 ABSN students

'Some Days' Poetry Mural Inspires 绿帽社Nursing Students

Some days 绿帽社鈥檚 College of Nursing students may need a little extra inspiration to keep going. On those days, 鈥淪ome Days,鈥 a poem capturing the art and science of nursing, serves as a powerful reminder of why they chose this path.

Tags: Community Impact , Student Life , Arts & Culture

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Willis Walker Board of Trustees Meeting March 2025

IN A FLASH: In Appreciation: Willis Walker

绿帽社Vice President and General Counsel Willis Walker was recognized by Kent State's Board of Trustees for his 25 years of service to the university as he retires from more than 40 years as a legal professional. 

Tags: Board of Trustees , University News , Community Impact , Division of Human Resources , In a Flash

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A student rides her bike on Risman Plaza in front of the Kent Student Center. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

MEDIA ADVISORY: Nearly 350 Students From 10 Northeast Ohio Counties to Showcase Research, Compete in 2025 Regional Science Day at Kent State

About 350 students in grades 5-12 from public and private schools and homeschools will exhibit science projects and compete in the Ohio Academy of Science鈥檚 2025 Regional Science Day on Saturday, March 22, at 绿帽社. 

Tags: Research & Science , Community Impact

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Fashion and geography students pose with traffic cameras

Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad

Driven by 绿帽社students, a collaborative research initiative guided by Aimee Ward, Ph.D., addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safety improvements.

Tags: Research & Science , Community & Society , Community Impact , Design at Kent State , Student Life

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Tracy Vollbrecht, Mira Birch, Saphire Murphy at Adaptive Fashion event

Night at the Museum: Conversation on Adaptive Fashion

绿帽社alumna Tracy Vollbrecht discusses and showcases her adaptive fashion design installation in the 绿帽社 Museum, highlighting the museum鈥檚 commitment to student and community engagement in this distinctive program 

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact

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An I Promise student follows his treasure map at the 绿帽社 Museum

I Promise Students Find Treasure at 绿帽社Museum

绿帽社 recently hosted 26 high school students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities, including a treasure hunt at the 绿帽社 Museum.

Tags: Student Life , Community Impact , 绿帽社 Museum , Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

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