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Giving Tuesday 2022

Giving Tuesday Initiative Shines Light on Philanthropy

ÂÌñÉç launched its monthlong celebration of philanthropy, Giving Tuesday, on Nov. 1. As Kent State’s most generous annual tradition, Giving Tuesday encourages the Golden Flash community to reflect on their experiences and help make the world Forever Brighter by shining thei…

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Quintin Cooks

Quintin Cooks Makes the Days Count

From student-athlete to student government to homecoming royalty, Quintin Cooks, senior communication studies major, is breaking barriers and getting the most out of his college experience.

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PR Student Izzy Stewart Registering Students to Vote

ÂÌñÉçStudents are Excited, Confused About Upcoming Mid-Term Election 

Some ÂÌñÉçstudents who are first time voters expressed excitement as they hurried to class or the library on Oct. 31, 2022, a week before the midterm elections. Other students said they were voting, but they had not registered to vote before the deadline in Ohio which was Oct. 11, 2022, for the Nov. 8, election.

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2019 ÂÌñÉçgraduate Ya'el Courtney talks about how to best apply to graduate schools programs in the biomedical sciences.

Applying to Graduate School? Learn Secrets From an Insider

As a senior at ÂÌñÉç in 2019, Ya’el Courtney recalls well the advice she was given about applying to graduate school – some was helpful, but a lot missed the mark.

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FAFSA Applications

Looking for Student Loan Debt Relief? Here’s What You Need to Know.

The University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at ÂÌñÉçprovided an information session to assist students, alumni and university community members with this student loan debt relief program. Brenda Dillon, assistant director of Student Financial Aid, provided attendees with the latest information regarding the program.

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A shadowy figure walks the hall on the second floor of the Kiva.

IN A FLASH: A ÂÌñÉçGhost Story

A ÂÌñÉçemployee shares a strange experience he had on the second floor of the Kiva. 

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CAPS Building

Supporting Students by Listening Without Judgement

October marked Mental Health Awareness month at ÂÌñÉç. Although October doesn't align with the National Health Observance calendar, it was chosen because the need for mental health support peaks during October, according to Recreation and Wellness Services

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Three-Minute Thesis 2022

Graduate Students Use Three Minutes and a Slide to Expertly Explain Their Research Projects   

The top nine presenters in Kent State's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) presented their research projects at the Kiva on Friday Oct. 28.  The top three winners and a People's Choice award winner were chosen.

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The Center for Undergraduate Excellence is the home of University College.

IN A FLASH: A Community of Explorers

Kent State's University College helps students decide on the degree program — and career path — that's right for them.

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Tracey L. Bale, Ph.D., is keynote speaker for the 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium at ÂÌñÉç.

Symposium’s Keynote Focuses on Effects of Stress on Mental Health

ÂÌñÉç’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium began Thursday with a keynote address by Tracy L. Bale, Ph.D., titled "The biology of trauma: Understanding risk and resilience."  

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