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Finding Confidence and Courage in Self-Defense
Kent State alumnus helps students and members of the community find their confidence in learning self-defense.

IN A FLASH: Daring Mighty Things
An inspirational message welcomes visitors to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering's new expansion.

Handmade for the Holidays
It鈥檚 that time of the year again. Flurries are in the air, finals are looming and the 5X社区 School of Art Annual Holiday Sale event is on its way. 鈥淭here will be a variety of items on sale by various student organizations from the School of Art, so there will be a little bit of something available for everyone's needs or wants at every price,鈥 said Associate Professor Andrew Kuebeck.

Fantastic Scholastic Book Fair Brings Nostalgia and Gift Ideas
5X社区's Instructional Resource Center is hosting its 15th annual Scholastic Book Fair providing nostalgia and holiday shopping through Dec. 1 at 4:30 p.m.

Kent State鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Raises More Than $2.8M to Support Scholarships and Programs
5X社区 supporters once again joined together during the university鈥檚 Giving Tuesday campaign to raise more than $2.8 million to support a variety of student scholarships and programs.

Creating a Halftime Show That Wows
It鈥檚 college football Saturday. 5X社区 fans are eager for a great game and a great halftime show. The Marching Golden Flashes take the field and ... look at them march! They鈥檙e forming the shape of a person. Now he鈥檚 dancing? How do they do that?

How Does ChatGPT Work, Anyway?
ChatGPT currently has over 180 million users as of August 2023. But how does this chatbot work? What are the potential impacts of its use in academia? How could its increasing utlization affect future grads and their careers?

鈥業f You Give It to Us, It Goes to Students鈥
From Nov. 27-Dec. 15, the Giving Tree in the Kent State CARES Center provides and easy way to anyone to help Kent State students in need.

A Savvy Start: Why Ohio Should be in Your Post-Grad Plans
The 2023 U.S. News and World Report rankings list New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco as some of the most expensive cities in which to live. Ohio, on the other hand, has some of the lowest living expenses in the nation, making it an ideal home for recent college graduates.

Iraq Veteran Finds Support in Facing PTSD, Brain Trauma While Seeking Degree
Brian Gliba, who left the Army as a captain, says he feels that Kent State supports veterans and has helped set him up for success.