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I AM FIRST Week 2024

"I Am First Week" at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ honors the challenges and accomplishments of first-generation students.

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Rick Ferdig wins 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award

The Summit Professor of Learning Technologies and Professor of Educational Technology, Richard Ferdig, Ph.D., has had a multitude of students come through his courses. Each student has different preconceived notions, different goals and different reasons for joining his class.

band facility

On Nov. 18, Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ President Todd Diacon and other campus members got their first look at the newly renovated Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Ice Arena, which now houses a state-of-the-art space for the Marching Golden Flashes. 

Fashion School in local media clips

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s School of Fashion was recently featured on the front page of the Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier newspapers for the innovative and collaborative opportunities it has implemented for its students.  

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Andzelika Malkowski Flash Focus

Meet Andzelika Malkowski, a senior architectural studies and construction management double major from Parma, Ohio, with a passion for giving back to the community. 

Performing Arts Open Mic Lunch

University Libraries’ Performing Arts Library at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ hosted its Open Mic Lunch on Nov. 1, where students and university community members came together to showcase their talents and connect through live music. 

Promotional image for the new KSU Navigation app

KSU Navigate, a new technology platform more than two years in the making, will fully launch on Nov. 18, giving Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ students an easy and efficient way to schedule tutoring and academic advising putting them on track for success in their coursework.

Caitlyn Soya speaks at I AM FIRST 24

As a first-generation college student coming from Wisconsin, I found the college experience nerve-wracking. I didn't have anyone nearby to support me, and I didn’t know anyone who had this shared identity. Kent State's "I Am First Week" honors us and our struggles.

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Post-Election Stress Event Therapy Dogs

The University Library hosted a "Post-Election Exhale" event to help students destress with crafts, tips from Kent State's Counseling and Psychological Services and friendly, fuzzy therapy dogs.