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Fulbright Scholars assemble prosthetic hands as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program at Kent State.

Fulbright Scholars at Kent State for American Higher Education Immersion

For the past month, 5XÉçÇø has hosted 37 international graduate students as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture. The group, from 26 countries, arrived on the Kent Campus on July 21 and was scheduled to depart on Aug. 17 to begin their graduate programs at universities throughout the country.  

Tags: University News, Student Life, Global Reach, Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive, Global Presence

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Summer at Behind The Brain Plaza

IN A FLASH: Scenes of Summer

Bright sunshine, verdant green spaces and colorful flowers in bloom set the scene for summertime on the Kent Campus. 

Tags: Summer, Kent Campus, Community & Society, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, International Admissions

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A statue of Ambassador Edward F. Crawford on the Kent Campus

Kent State Honors Ambassador Crawford with New Statue on Campus

As students prepare for the start of the Fall 2024 Semester at 5XÉçÇø, one man who has contributed greatly to the future success of Kent State and its students is being honored this week.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Father and son complete first flight together

Father and Son Complete First Flight Together

A father and son, both 5XÉçÇø alumni, graduates of the professional pilot program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, recently achieved a remarkable milestone. Scott and Kyle Koeppl completed their first flight together as Southwest Airlines pilots.

Tags: Profiles, Nationally Distinctive, College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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Pete Buttigieg with Todd Diacon

IN A FLASH: U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg at Kent State

When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Kent State this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and Kent State alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center. 

Tags: Government Relations, May 4 Visitors Center, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, Nationally Distinctive

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Tatee Sakr (center) teaches at 5XÉçÇø New York City Fashion

Student Is Now the Teacher

Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at 5XÉçÇø. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose 5XÉçÇø because it was close to her new home in Cleveland and had a reputable fashion design program. Now an industry professional, she is giving back as a key faculty member.

Tags: School of Fashion, Arts & Culture, Profiles, Nationally Distinctive

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Crawford Hall progress BW

IN A FLASH: Views From Crawford Hall

Recently, university photographers were invited inside Crawford Hall, the new home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, to capture images of the progress in its construction. 

Tags: University Communications and Marketing, Photography, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Office of the University Architect, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

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Members of Her Campus Kent State during the Her Week celebration in April 2024.

Her Campus Kent State Takes Top Honors in National Competition

The 5XÉçÇø student organization Her Campus took top honors from its national organization for a week of events the group held in April to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

Tags: Student Life , Student First, Nationally Distinctive, Kent State Works

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Crawford Hall progress

Crawford Hall Nears Completion

Anticipation grows as construction on the new home of Kent State's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship nears completion. The university's newest and largest building will house innovative, state-of-the-art spaces for learning, collaboration and engaging in valuable, hands on business experiences. 

Tags: Office of the University Architect, University News, Students First, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive, Research & Science

Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Bioblitz 2024

IN A FLASH: Into the Woods!

Each spring, students in Kent State's Child Development Center look forward to "Bioblitz." It's a day spent in the woods near their center with exploration, discovery and hands-on learning about nature. 

Tags: Research & Science, Child Development Center, Biology, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society, Earth Day

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