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Star trails and Northern Lights over Risman Plaza

Nature's Fireworks Captured Over Kent State

Increased activity in the sun's solar winds and the earth's magnetic field has produced appearances by the northern lights  in regions where they are not typically visible - like the skies above the Kent Campus. A Kent State photographer captured spectacular images of the display. 

Tags: Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive, University News, weather, University Communications and Marketing

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Crawford Hall progress BW

IN A FLASH: Views From Crawford Hall

Recently, university photographers were invited inside Crawford Hall, the new home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, to capture images of the progress in its construction. 

Tags: University Communications and Marketing, Photography, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Office of the University Architect, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

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Cemetery Calling

IN A FLASH: Cemetery Calling

Cemetery Calling, the newest play by Kent State alumni and staffer Eric Mansfield premiered in Cleveland earlier this year. Another of Mansfield's plays, Trial by Fire, will be performed on campus in Fall 2024. 

Tags: Theatre, Eric Mansfield, University Communications and Marketing, Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Community Impact

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UPAA award-winning December 2023 Commencement photo

IN A FLASH: A Winning Image

A photo by one of Kent State’s staff photographers was recognized by the University Photographer’s Association of America.

Tags: University Communications and Marketing, Photography, Awards and Honors, Nationally Distinctive, Commencement, Fall Commencement, Class of 2023

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Rwandan students at Bob Christy's home

Kent State Kindness Warms International Students' Heads - and Hearts

A Kent State staffer's aunt helped graduate students from Rwanda prepare for their first winter in northeast Ohio. 

Tags: International Students, Office of Global Education, Community & Society, University Communications and Marketing, Global Presence, Global Reach, Student Life, Diverse Kent State

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Flags at the 5XÉçÇø Airport

IN A FLASH: Flying Colors

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

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, 5XÉçÇø Airport, Arts & Culture, University Communications and Marketing

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Air Force ROTC Cadets planting daffodil bulbs

IN A FLASH: A New Tradition for a Living Memorial

Planting bulbs on Daffodil Hill has become part of Kent State's annual Veteran's Day Commemoration. 

Tags: Air Force ROTC, May 4, Veterans Day, Center for Adult and Veteran Services, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, University Communications and Marketing

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Flags at Veterans Day Commemoration 2021

IN A FLASH: Veterans Day Observed on Campus

5XÉçÇø's annual Veterans Day Commemoration ceremonies begin at 11 a.m., Nov. 9 on the Student Green.

Tags: Veterans Day, Center for Adult and Veteran Services, Risman Plaza, Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, University Communications and Marketing

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Mental Health Display in The Kent Student Center

A Display of Support

Kent State's commitment to mental health is on display in a walk-through installation in the Kent Student Center.

Tags: Division of Student Life, University Communications and Marketing, mental health, Students First, Community & Society, Community Impact

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CH-47 Chinook helicopter parked on Centennial Field, with ROTC students boarding

IN A FLASH: Night Flight

Kent State ROTC students had a special early morning pick up on campus for their weekend exercises.

Tags: Army ROTC, Community Impact, Diverse Kent State, University News, University Communications and Marketing

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