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We all belong here Islam graphic

‘How Do We Develop a Culture of Peace?’

One of the many take-aways from the Dialogue and Difference program "Understanding and Combating Islamophobia" was that overcoming Islamophobia and other forms of racism and bigotry may be as simple as remembering the lessons we should have been taught as children. 

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Anne Vogel, director, Ohio EPA, right, presents Melanie Knowles, Kent State's manager of sustainability, with the Ohio EPA's Encouraging Environmental Excellence or E3 award.

Ohio EPA Presents Â鶹¾«Ñ¡With Environmental Excellence Award

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡is one of 48 schools, companies and organizations across the state honored by the Ohio EPA for taking exceptional measures to protect Ohio’s environment and for continued commitment to environmental stewardship.  

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Lashonda Taylor ED.D., is associate chief of staff in the president's office.

Lashonda Taylor, Ed.D.: A Woman Who Puts Family First While Pursuing the High Reaches of Education and Career

 Since 1997, Lashonda Taylor, Ed.D., associate chief of staff for Â鶹¾«Ñ¡'s President’s Office, had many detours in her college journey but eventually earned her Doctor of Education in Interprofessional Leadership in 2023.

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The college name goes on Crawford Hall.

IN A FLASH: Crawford Hall Set to Open in August

The future home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship continues to take shape on E. Main Street. 

Tags: University News, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Student Life, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive, Office of the University Architect

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Religions in times of conflict.

‘We Are Living in a Time of Cracks’

As part of Kent State's Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding" initiative, faculty members from diverse backgrounds came together in an online panel to share their personal insights in navigating the impact of conflict and cultural and religious identity. 

Tags: Division of Student Life, School of Peace and Conflict Studies, University News, Student Life, Community & Society, Global Reach, Arts & Culture, Diverse Kent State, Global Presence

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Hannah Petrosky, a member of the Scientistas, is training to take pictures of the eclipse with grant funded equipment.

Scientistas Train For the Ultimate Celestial Event: The Total Solar Eclipse

Scientistas Foundation members are helping the Research Center for Educational Technology host a pre-eclipse event for the community on April 3 and learning how to operate a grant-funded camera and telescope.

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Ashtabula Campus Students

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡, Notre Dame College Forge New Pathways for Student Success

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡has pledged to offer a host of benefits to Notre Dame College students who have accrued 60 or more credit hours. For those with fewer than 60 credits, the invitation is extended to apply to Â鶹¾«Ñ¡as transfer students, with a commitment to facilitating a smooth transition.

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A Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ sign near Franklin Hall welcomes visitors to campus.

Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Board of Trustees Establishes Four New Majors

The Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Board of Trustees approved the establishment of four new majors during its regular quarterly meeting held March 6 on the Kent Campus. The Board also approved recommended actions for the East Main Street Project in Kent and a naming action.

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Electronics recycling 2024

IN A FLASH: E-Cycle Days 2024

Flashes Recycle Electronics at the annual Electronics Drive, open to the

 

 community, each Wednesday in March. 

Tags: sustainability, University Facilities Management, Facilities Planning and Operations, Organizational Sustainability, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News

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