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A statue of Ambassador Edward F. Crawford on the Kent Campus

ÂÌñÉçHonors Ambassador Crawford with New Statue on Campus

As students prepare for the start of the Fall 2024 Semester at ÂÌñÉç, one man who has contributed greatly to the future success of ÂÌñÉçand its students is being honored this week.

Tags: University News , Nationally Distinctive , Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

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First-year students moved into ÂÌñÉçresidence halls on Aug. 13

First-Year Students Move Onto Campus Carrying Belongings, Excitement and Some Nervousness

Kent State's president, faculty and staff helped the new Golden Flashes move into their residence halls.

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FAFSA Troubles? Help and Financial Aid Are Still Available

ÂÌñÉç’s financial aid administrators want students and their families who were caught in the snags of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid process to know that financial aid and help completing the application are still available. The FAFSA cycle for the 2024-25 school year is not over.

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Pete Buttigieg with Todd Diacon

IN A FLASH: U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg at Kent State

When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited ÂÌñÉçthis summer, he and U.S. Representative (and ÂÌñÉçalumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center. 

Tags: Government Relations , May 4 Visitors Center , College of Aeronautics and Engineering , Community Impact , Community & Society , University News , Nationally Distinctive , In a Flash

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A new ÂÌñÉç graduate smiles as he holds his diploma during his commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Matthew Brown, ÂÌñÉç)

ÂÌñÉçCelebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony

The ÂÌñÉç alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

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University Facilities Management crews working on the Risman Fountain

IN A FLASH: Getting Campus Ready

Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at ÂÌñÉçin working order and looking great.

Tags: Fall Semester , University Facilities Management , Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship , University News , Student Life , In a Flash

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Summer in Kent 2024

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. ÂÌñÉç International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

Tags: International Admissions , Global Education , Global Education , University News , University Facilities Management , City of Kent , Student Life , Global Reach , In a Flash

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New ÂÌñÉç graduates smile and celebrate as blue and gold streamers are launched into the air at the end of their commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

ÂÌñÉçRaises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign

ÂÌñÉç recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total. 

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Summer Preview KSU 2024

IN A FLASH: A Warm Welcome for Visiting Families

Summer Preview KSU days give high school and transfer students and their families an opportunity to get to know Kent State. 

Tags: Community Impact , Admissions , High School Students , Transfer Students , University News , Community & Society , Student Life , In a Flash

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