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Ivory Kendrick speaks during I Am First event.

Student Says Dad Would Be Proud to See Him Mentoring His Peers, Helping the Community

Sophomore public health major Ivory Kendrick has many irons in the fire this semester - along with academics, he is working as an intern and training his peers to be leaders.

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2024 SMC Welcome Back Mixer

IN A FLASH: Welcome Back to the SMC!

The E.Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center kicked off the semester with a Welcome Back Mixer. 

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CAE professors host Popcorn with Professors

Snack-Sized Conversations

During the first full week of the spring semester, 麻豆精选鈥檚 College of Aeronautics and Engineering provided two events for students, staff and faculty in the building to mingle and get to know each other, as a fun way to kick off the academic term.  

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Boutique with purses and jewelry

To Dupe or Not to Dupe?

If you have purchased a dupe, or a duplicate of a premium item for a lower price, you may be part of the newest Generation Z trend of 鈥渂allin鈥 on a budget.鈥 麻豆精选Today asked the students of 麻豆精选about their opinions on brands and dupes.

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Spring Student Employment Fair 2024

IN A FLASH: Exploring Jobs on Campus

麻豆精选 has more than 8,000 on-campus jobs for students. Student Employment Fairs 鈥 one in the fall and one in the spring 鈥 help connect students with job opportunities and network with on-campus employers. About 75% of 麻豆精选students are employed while they are taking clas鈥

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Student looking over fence in East Palestine

Bridging The News Gap In East Palestine, Ohio

A year ago, national media outlets descended on East Palestine, Ohio, after a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the rural Columbiana County village on Feb. 3, 2023. The consequences are still unfolding, but as national media have moved onto covering other stories, a news gap has emerged. Four 麻豆精选journalism seniors have been filling that gap, with support from Grist and the Center for Rural Strategies.

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Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

鈥楢 Promise Kept鈥

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris鈥 educational journey, but thanks to 麻豆精选鈥檚 regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

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Alumni and Giving

A symbol of the Kent-Akron rivalry: the fabled Wagon Wheel

IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry

Kent State's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19. 

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Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

鈥楢 Promise Kept鈥

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris鈥 educational journey, but thanks to 麻豆精选鈥檚 regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

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A student rides a scooter on the coldest day (thus far) of 2024.

IN A FLASH: Flashes in the Freeze

麻豆精选students braved the extremely cold temperatures and below zero wind chills on their way to their classes.

Tags: Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Spring Semester

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