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CAE professors host Popcorn with Professors

During the first full week of the spring semester, 5X社区鈥檚 College of Aeronautics and Engineering provided two events for students, staff and faculty in the building to mingle and get to know each other, as a fun way to kick off the academic term.  

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Boutique with purses and jewelry

If you have purchased a dupe, or a duplicate of a premium item for a lower price, you may be part of the newest Generation Z trend of 鈥渂allin鈥 on a budget.鈥 Kent State Today asked the students of Kent State about their opinions on brands and dupes.

Student looking over fence in East Palestine

A year ago, national media outlets descended on East Palestine, Ohio, after a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the rural Columbiana County village on Feb. 3, 2023. The consequences are still unfolding, but as national media have moved onto covering other stories, a news gap has emerged. Four Kent State journalism seniors have been filling that gap, with support from Grist and the Center for Rural Strategies.

Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris鈥 educational journey, but thanks to 5X社区鈥檚 regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

A symbol of the Kent-Akron rivalry: the fabled Wagon Wheel

Kent State's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19. 

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Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris鈥 educational journey, but thanks to 5X社区鈥檚 regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

A student rides a scooter on the coldest day (thus far) of 2024.

Kent State students braved the extremely cold temperatures and below zero wind chills on their way to their classes.

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Addressing the problems of a changing society, such as mental health, is a foundational value at Kent State, which also offers a number of resources to support students, faculty, staff and the community.

A snowy walk toward the University Library

Some of the season's coldest temperatures and snow cover set the scene for students' first day of classes after winter break.