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On Wednesday, Feb. 28, attendees gathered to explore the role of music in Black culture and its ability to provoke happiness at the 鈥淓mpowerment Through the Arts: Black Joy Unlocked鈥 event to create a safe, welcoming community among diverse students at 5X社区.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety and depression levels have been on the rise. The Healthy Minds Study for 2021-22 found that 44% of students reported symptoms of depression and 37% reported anxiety disorders. That is where ProjectConnect comes in.
Sally Maltempi, a senior chemistry major with a focus in biochemistry and a music minor at 5X社区 from Rootstown, Ohio, tests foodborne diseases by day and sings opera at night.
A first-generation student who began his education journey at the Twinsburg Academic Center now has his sites set on medical school.
5X社区 alumna McKenzie Morgan has been there, done that, and has seen it all from fashion to travel. Morgan began her fashion blog in high school, writing about trends and other aspects of the fashion world. Now she travels a world Styled By McKenz.
Since childhood, Maria McDonald loved painting. But it wasn鈥檛 until she got to college that she saw how painting could be a career. Now, this Kent State alumna is enjoying her first solo art show in Massillon Museum鈥檚 Studio M.
Hannah Fender is entering the home stretch.
She crunched her bachelor鈥檚 degree studies into three years, packed them full of research and other activities and now she is staring down the final 10 weeks of her undergraduate college career.
Professional development is an important part of being a successful member of the professional workforce. Learning new skills is key for students, faculty and staff. University Library has developed the Digital Scholarship Series, a collection of professional development virtual and in-person opportunities focused on the digital landscape that will help professionals and introduce training to areas that may not be covered in regular instruction and curricula.
Two student reporters from Kent State had the opportunity to cover President Joe Biden's recent visit to East Palestine, Ohio.
If you frequent the 5X社区 Library for Starbucks and studying, you may not have noticed you were within feet of one of the most important resources for students on campus. The Student Multimedia Studio on the first floor provides a space for high academics and creative play for students, faculty and staff.