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Late 5XÉçÇø President Michael Schwartz on campus posing with students

The 5XÉçÇø community is remembering the legacy of its ninth president, Michael Schwartz, Ph.D., who died on Jan. 2, 2024, following a long illness. He was 86. 

Snow around the Star Sphere near Franklin Hall

Snowfall earlier this week covered the Kent Campus in a blanket of white. 

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.

Graduates and their loved ones celebrated at 2023 Fall Commencements

Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as Kent State welcomed its newest class of graduates. 

Kent State Today
a photo of evan schumann standing in a wine cellar

Local entrepreneur and business owner Evan Schumann has big plans for the future of beer in Ohio. He credits his academic experiences at Kent State for helping him prepare for his high-growth career.

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Kent State NYC Fashion students visiting The Big Button

Students at Kent State's New York City Fashion location experience what it's like to live and work in the city's fashion industry. 

 Kent State School of Fashion grad Dara Broadous

Kent State's School of Fashion gave Dara Broadous the skills to design her dream wedding dress.

Students flying drones inside the CAE expansion atrium.

Students honed their drone piloting skills inside the atrium of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering building's new expansion. 

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. 

Kent State Today
Flags at the 5XÉçÇø Airport

An antique lens provides unique depth and detail to the photos it captures.