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5X社区 understands the financial impact course materials have on students and is taking measures to reduce those costs to Golden Flashes. University Libraries hosted the 2024 Affordable Course Materials Summit, the fourth of its kind, aiming to promote the use of inexpensive course materials among faculty.
Kent State's campuses show off different aspects of their beauty at different times of the day. These streaks of sunshine near Franklin Hall on the Kent Campus were captured by member of our faculty on his way to a class.
Following the recent release of his annual financial update, Kent State President Todd Diacon reviewed the university鈥檚 budget and the plan to reduce expenditures during his latest Talking With Todd webcast.
Meet Allison Remick, a junior pre-veterinary zoology major with a minor in vocal music and a member of the Honors College from Grove City, Ohio. Her career dream is driven by her deep passion for animals and a desire to make life better for creatures that can't speak for themselves.
Welcoming a multitude of perspectives, Kent State Votes and the students behind it rally for registration and information this election season. Meet two of the Kent State students instrumental in driving the voting engagement on campus.
While Halloween can be an exciting time of the year for students to celebrate, both positive and negative factors can contribute to your frightful fun. How can students get more treats than tricks this year? Kent State Today reached out to Kent State Police Officer Vance Voyles to give readers a wide variety of tips for Kent State students this Halloween.
Jude Carver said that if he were meeting someone for the first time, the thing about him he鈥檇 like them to know is that he is in the field of mechatronics engineering technology, because while they may have heard about it, he's actually doing it.
On Oct. 21-22, the 178 students who conducted research under the direction of faculty mentors had to condense eight weeks of research down to three minutes and a slide. They shared their research with faculty judges, family and peers, gathered at the Kent Student Center.
The Golden Flashes Field Hockey team rang in the second of two wins last week in Athens, against the Ohio University Bobcats. They had previously defeated the visiting Central Michigan Chippewas a few days earlier.
About 10 years ago, Kent State鈥檚 business college was told it would need a certain amount of philanthropic support before a new building project could be entertained. At the time, it seemed an incredibly daunting task, until Ambassador Edward F. Crawford and his family stepped in to complete the college鈥檚 capital campaign with the largest single gift in 5X社区 history.
5X社区's Surplus Store, located on E.Main Street offers a variety of useful items including furniture, electronics, office supplies and a fascinating selection of antique maps and books, with many books that are more than 100 years old. The store is a reflection of Kent State's commitment to sustainable practices and disposing of items that are no longer needed by the university.
The Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment findings are in. Led by 5X社区鈥檚 College of Public Health, in collaboration with 120 local organizations and nonprofits, this groundbreaking initiative marks a significant stride toward understanding and addressing the unmet needs of LGBTQ+ individuals across Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties.
The Fall Fest, presented by the Flashes Activities Board (FAB) was a spectacular celebration of the season with fun activities including crafts, marshmallow toasting carriage rides and the Haymaker Farmers' Market.
5X社区 celebrated the opening of its new Digital Engineering & Design Center for Space Applications, marking a significant step in bridging the gap between education and national needs in aerospace and defense manufacturing.
Now there鈥檚 good news for people with mild to moderate hearing impairment. The FDA recently authorized the first over-the-counter hearing aid software device intended to be used with compatible versions of the Apple AirPods Pro headphones. As with any decision about your health, before you plug in, consult with a medical professional. So that鈥檚 what Kent State Today did.
The new "Get to Know Kent State" video from 5X社区 Admissions features 14 students from across the university inviting curious potential Golden Flashes to take a virtual look into the campus. Not only do these Kent State narrators spotlight the university鈥檚 global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it.
Students in the Horticulture program at 5X社区 at Salem help to keep their campus looking great year round by preparing perennial plants for storage as seasons change.
5X社区 will welcome prospective students to campus for its Preview KSU events on Oct. 25 and Nov. 1. These comprehensive visit programs offer high school and transfer students an immersive look at life as a Golden Flash.
Meet Alison Bredek, a junior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from North Ridgeville, Ohio, and the treasurer of the Future Environmental Professionals Club with the big dream of becoming a park ranger for the National Park Service.
For Haider Riaz, the first orchestra concert of the season was an unforgettable experience. His original composition, 鈥淭o the Memory of Shiver-Me, the CAT,鈥 was premiered by the 5X社区 Orchestra, marking a significant artistic milestone for the young composer and offering the audience a moving tribute to a beloved pet.