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Kent State Students at the Leadership, Innovation and Career Seminar at Disney World

Leadership and Innovation in the Happiest Place on Earth

In an unconventional professional development opportunity, first-generation, income-eligible and differently-abled students at 5XÉçÇø traveled to the Walt Disney World Resort alongside TRIO Student Support Services for the Leadership, Innovation and Career Seminar.  

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Revisions to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid are posing challenges for students and parents.

Kent State Offers Reassurance in the Wake of More Federal Financial Aid Delays

5XÉçÇø officials are offering reassurance to students, prospective students and parents in the wake of Tuesday’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Education that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is facing yet another delay.

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Students, faculty and staff discussed MLK's ideas about peace and conflict at 100 Plates.

A Community Discussion Over Lunch Focuses On MLK's Ideas About Peace and Conflict

The 100 Plates event allowed students, faculty and staff to discuss Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideas about peace and conflict. 

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community and Society

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A collage-style face of a Black person, made of pieces of pictures of different Black individual's faces. Text that reads "Black History Month: Black Excellence in every aspect, shade and expression"

Celebrating Black Excellence in Every Aspect, Shade and Expression

5XÉçÇø has a roster of programmed events to celebrate Black excellence this February with the theme: Black excellence in every aspect, shade and expression, or ÀSE, a Yoruba term that represents the power that produces change. Kent State has a wide variety of events that aim to encompass and ignite the month with recognition and celebration

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Members of the Kent Cosplay Club

IN A FLASH: Cosplayers on Campus

KSU Cosplay Club  is a student organization promoting creativity and community through bringing together people with similar interests to form friendships and exchange knowledge in a shared love of cosplay.

Tags: Student Organizations, Center for Student Involvement, Student Life, Diverse Kent State

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Man working on laptop

Free Software, Identity Protection, And Computer Support: Just A Few Ways DoIT Has Your Back

Is online life stressing you out? Between classes, calendars, and the endless scroll of online world, who has time to worry about computer meltdowns or identity loss? At Kent State, you don’t have to. The Division of Information Technology is your go-to partner for seamless tech integration and support!

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Hayden Cruz

Flashathon: Dancing Away for $17K

"Always be willing to try and explore all options because it is in what you get involved with that you will create lasting friendships and make meaningful memories."

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Rwandan student sledding

International Students See Their First Snow

Four graduate students from the heart of Africa are embracing winter for the very first time this year on the beautiful Kent Campus.

Tags: Student Life, Global Reach

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The unveiling of the new United Greek Council Identity

IN A FLASH: Greeks United!

The student organization formerly known as the Integrated Greek Council announced its new name and rebranding at a reception inside the Pepsi Leadership Center. 

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CMAA students

CMAA Named Student Chapter Of The Year

The Club Management Association of America (CMAA) recently announced that the 5XÉçÇø chapter won the Student Chapter of the Year award for small size chapters. The award recognizes the outstanding work and successful accomplishments of student chapters.

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