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5X社区 student Eli Kalil, shown here with his mom, engaged Twitter users to help his mom quit smoking.

Kent State Student Asks Twitter to Help His Mom Quit Smoking

Eli Kalil, a junior applied communications major at 5X社区, saw just how powerful the tool of social media can be when he posted an inspiring tweet involving his mother in late January.

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Gary Koski, Ph.D., associate professor in Kent State鈥檚 Department of Biological Sciences, works with students in the lab. Dr. Koski was honored with a Distinguished Teaching Award for demonstrating exceptional teaching in the classroom.

Kent State鈥檚 Gary Koski Honored With Distinguished Teaching Award

When accomplished researcher Gary Koski, Ph.D., began his teaching career at 5X社区 in 2010, he had no prior teaching experience.

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A rendering shows the potential future view of the new iconic main entrance to the 5X社区 campus as seen from Main Street.

5X社区 Board of Trustees Approves 10-Year Plan to Reshape, Revitalize Kent Campus

The 5X社区 Board of Trustees adopted a 10-year facilities master plan that embarks on a $1 billion transformative journey of the Kent Campus to better serve the needs of students and the entire Kent State community. 

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Sarah Schmidt (front row, third from right), outreach program coordinator for global education initiatives at 5X社区 at Stark, focuses on expanding opportunities for students.

Global Education Initiatives Brings the World to Stark County

A long way from rural Mansfield, Ohio, the girl who grew up with cows in her backyard was now halfway around the world learning Swahili and teaching children how to speak English.

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5X社区 is the only Ohio institution, public or private, to receive the prestigious 鈥淕reat College to Work For鈥 designation for four consecutive years.

Kent State Encourages Participation in 鈥淕reat College to Work For鈥 Survey

5X社区 is definitely a great college to work for. It has great people, and the university constantly strives to provide a great work environment.

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DeWeese Health Center created a community garden focused on growing fresh produce, learning best-practice gardening techniques and managing stress through connection with nature.

Kent State鈥檚 DeWeese Health Center Creates Community Garden to Foster Wellness on Campus

5X社区鈥檚 DeWeese Health Center is on a mission to create a culture of wellness on campus that incorporates body, mind, spirit and financial well-being, as well as a sense of community.

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Kent State鈥檚 DeWeese Health Center Creates Community Garden to Foster Wellness on Campus

New 5X社区 graduates participate in the One Commencement Ceremony in May 2017 at Dix Stadium. The university鈥檚 graduates are making dynamic impact and shaping lasting contributions across Northeast Ohio.

Kent State's $3.4-Billion Impact: Economic Study Details University's Vital and Growing Role in Regional Economy and Shows High Value of a Kent State Education

From FedEx to Medical Mutual to Sherwin-Williams and the Cleveland Indians, 5X社区 graduates are making dynamic impact and shaping lasting contributions across Northeast Ohio. 

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Kent State Police Officer Anne Spahr, pictured here with K-9 Coco, was recognized as one of the 2017 Crisis Intervention Team Officers of the Year by the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County and the Portage County Police Chief鈥檚 Association.

Kent State Police Officer Anne Spahr Changes Lives Through Crisis Intervention

Police officers rarely find out how victims are doing after a crisis. But 5X社区 Police Officer Anne Spahr recalls the moment when she knew she had saved a life.

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Ann Abraham, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry at 5X社区 at Ashtabula, earned the Northeastern Ohio Local Section Outreach Volunteer of the Year award by the American Chemistry Society.

Kent State Ashtabula鈥檚 Ann Abraham Recognized for Efforts Promoting and Making Science Fun for Students

Candy, rock 鈥檔鈥 roll and 鈥 chemistry? National Chemistry Week is unlike any other science event.

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Women from the 5X社区 community attend the annual Women's Heart Health Luncheon in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

Kent State Employees鈥 Personal Stories Inspire Women to Take Charge of Their Health

A room full of red became silent as two women from the 5X社区 community brought to life their surprising personal medical scares.

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