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ÂÌñÉçPresident Todd Diacon applauds the graduating Fall Class of 2023 during a commencement ceremony.

President Diacon's Fall 2023 Commencement Speech Urges Graduates to Demonstrate Their Value as They Transition to Careers

ÂÌñÉç President Todd Diacon delivered the Fall 2023 Commencement address and told the graduates to demonstrate their value with patience and gentleness.

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Snow around the Star Sphere near Franklin Hall

IN A FLASH: All Dressed in White

Snowfall earlier this week covered the Kent Campus in a blanket of white. 

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A covering of snow blankets the ÂÌñÉç campus.

ÂÌñÉçClosed Dec. 22-Jan. 1, University Offices Reopen Jan. 2

ÂÌñÉç will be closed from Dec. 22, 2023, through Jan. 1, 2024. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2024. Spring classes begin on Jan. 16, 2024. To see a list of state-designated holidays and dates when the university is closed, please visit Kent State’s Academic Calendar.

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Graduates and their loved ones celebrated at 2023 Fall Commencements

IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride

Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as ÂÌñÉçwelcomed its newest class of graduates. 

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 ÂÌñÉçSchool of Fashion grad Dara Broadous

Designing Her Own Wedding Dress Was as Simple as 1,2,3,4

Kent State's School of Fashion gave Dara Broadous the skills to design her dream wedding dress.

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Be Cyber Safe: Cybersecurity Courses for 2024

Cybersecurity precautions can save you and your information from malware and other cyberattacks. Start your 2024 off right by becoming confident in your cybersecurity with the Division of Information Technology's new "Elevate Your Cyber IQ" modules to learn about viruses and malware, mobile device security, travel and more.

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A student works on a computer.

New ÂÌñÉçOnline Programs Aim to Help Fill Expected Workforce Needs of Cannabis Industry

Green Flower, an industry leader in cannabis education and training since 2014, is partnering with ÂÌñÉç to launch four new cannabis-related certificate programs to prepare students for the emerging industry in the state.

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Lewis and President Diacon

Greeting the New Year in Golden Flashes Style

In a special meeting on Dec. 4, digital media production student Saida Lewis, was invited to meet with ÂÌñÉçPresident Todd Diacon to discuss the creative inspiration for her winning design selected in a recent holiday card design competition.

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Alumni and Giving

Student-made blown glass items at the School of Art Holiday Sale

Buy Flash-Made at The School of Art Holiday Sale

The School of Art Holiday Sale is Dec. 7 and 8 in the Center for the Visual Arts Gallery.

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CDC kindergarten class visiting the Giving Tree at the CARES Center

A Kindergarten Class That CARES

A student from Kent State's Child Development Center inspired his class to donate to Kent State's CARES Center. 

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