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A cyclist bikes through Risman Plaza on the 5XÉçÇø Kent Campus.

Several Northeast Ohio towns, including Kent, have made it to Zillow’s 2023 list of most popular markets.

Kent State exchange students from South Africa visit the Ohio statehouse in Columbus.

A group of 5XÉçÇø exchange students from the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa, were welcomed by the Ohio legislature on a recent visit to Columbus. 

Student in Matthew Kane's self-defense class

Finals week can be challenging - both mentally and physically.  

CDC kindergarten class visiting the Giving Tree at the CARES Center

A student from Kent State's Child Development Center inspired his class to donate to Kent State's CARES Center. 

A private tour of the Ohio Statehouse shows Kent State students some of the building's secrets

Kent State student interns received a private tour of Ohio's Capitol Building. 

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The ground floor lobby of the Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus.

Looking for holiday gifts for the avid reader on your list? 

5XÉçÇø Press, the book publishing arm of the university, may have just what you need.  

A beautiful view of the Ohio State Capitol Building

Students participating in Kent State's Columbus Program in State Issues received a private tour of the Ohio Statehouse. 

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Kent State students meet with Ohio House Representative Gail K. Pavliga in Columbus

Immersive internship program puts Kent State students to work inside the Ohio Statehouse.

A student uses defensive techniques she learned in Kane's class

Kent State alumnus helps students and members of the community find their confidence in learning self-defense.

Fourth grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio spend time in the science lab at Kent State's Brain Health Research Institute

5XÉçÇø’s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 94 fourth-grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.