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Photo of the Week

Once each week, you can see Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ through the eyes of university photographers Bob Christy (’95) and Rami Daud.

We hope you enjoy this unique, weekly impression of life at Kent State!

Person sitting on a stage, holding a microphone and wearing a blue 'I AM FIRST GEN' t-shirt, smiling during a discussion at an event.
Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Provost and keynote speaker stands at a podium with a banner reading "I AM FIRST" in a lecture hall, addressing an audience. The background features a large screen with text.
Two people participating in a panel discussion, one speaking with a microphone and the other listening attentively. There's a potted plant on the stage between them.
A person wearing glasses and a blue "I AM FIRST" shirt laughs joyfully at an event.
Person in a red blazer walking confidently towards the camera in a Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡auditorium during an event.
Audience members in blue shirts, some with I AM FIRST logos, laughing and enjoying a presentation.

Photos of the Week: Kent State celebrated students who will be the first in their family to earn a bachelor's degree with I AM FIRST Week. Fun, inspiring and educational activities filled each day of the week, capped off with a special event featuring a keynote speaker and honors for first-generation students and the faculty, staff and advocates in our community that support their journey.