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Kent State alumna Michelle Abrahamson Robell

After a few stops and starts, alumna Michelle Abrahamson Robell found her purpose in a fulfilling (and award-winning) career as a teacher.

An image of a healthy Black mother and child.

5XÉçÇø’s Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, in conjunction with University Libraries, on Feb. 6 will host a movie screening and panel discussion for Black History Month addressing the increasing infant mortality rate among African Americans in Northeast Ohio. 

Kent State Today
Ribbon-cutting for the new track at the Kent State Fieldhouse

There was an official ribbon-cutting for the new, high-tech running track that installed at the 5XÉçÇø Field House this summer. 

Work continues on the Kent State Ice Arena

Work continues on the renovations and improvements to the 5XÉçÇø Ice Arena.

Senior fashion design majors Mackenzie Karsten and Daniella Byrnes review candidates during model tryouts at Kent State's School of Fashion

Students, faculty and alumni from 5XÉçÇø’s world-renowned School of Fashion will be sending some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio. 

Turtle Bay Wetland

Kent State researchers are studying how the presence of waterfowl contributes to the health of wetland ecosystems. 

Kent State All-Star Band Weekend 2024

Students from area high schools came to campus for the Kent State All-Star Band weekend.