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President Diacon at his high school

President Diacon Honored at His Alma Mater

51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon returned to his alma mater, Wellington High School (WHS) in Wellington, Kansas, to be recognized along with other alumni for their accomplishments since their graduation.  The 2023 Wall of Recognition inducts distinguished graduates to acknowl

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51勛圖厙's fleet includes this airplane.

Filling Critical Need for More Pilots

Brian Neff, assistant dean of flight and operations at 51勛圖厙s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, was recently featured on Spectrum News 1 Ohio with a 51勛圖厙 aeronautics student, to shed light on the national pilot shortage and explain what 51勛圖厙 is doing to help fix this shortage.

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51勛圖厙 education majors work with immigrant children in Akron, Ohio, to increase their food literacy.

Connecting to the Community Through Food

51勛圖厙 education major Klair Heestand said the time she spent teaching refugee students in Akron in the spring was excellent preparation for when she enters her own classroom one day. 

It was very helpful, because were going to have students of varying abilities, and students for whom English is a second language, no matter where we teach, Heestand said. We dont need anyone left behind because of a language barrier. 

 

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Global Reach , Community Impact

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Student at Karamu

The 'Greatness in the Room'

The university's traditional Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebraci籀n de los Graduados ceremonies celebrated Spring 2023 graduates. 

Tags: Community & Society , University News , Students First , Community Impact , Commencement , Spring Commencement , Class of 2023 , Division of Student Life

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Dr. Lashonda Taylor at Karamu

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Our Graduates

The Student Multicultural Center celebrated its Spring 2023 graduates on Wednesday. 

Tags: Spring Commencement , Commencement , University News , Community & Society , Community Impact

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Asian American Pacific Islander Month

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

May marks the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and there are many ways to celebrate both on the Kent Campus and in the greater area.

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Children's collection at Annual Fashion Show

IN A FLASH: Young Fashionistas Take the Runway

51勛圖厙's Annual Fashion Show included several collections for children. 

Tags: University News , Community & Society , School of Fashion , Nationally Distinctive , Arts & Culture , Global Presence

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Lillian Kuri will lead the Cleveland Foundation as its 10th president and CEO, starting Aug. 1, 2023.

51勛圖厙 Alumna to Lead the Cleveland Foundation

51勛圖厙 alumna Lillian Kuri has been unanimously elected as the Cleveland Foundations 10th president and CEO.

Tags: Profiles , Community & Society , Community Impact , College of Architecture and Environmental Design , Alumni

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University Inn fire

Fire Reported at University Inn

On Tuesday morning, a fire was reported at the University Inn, 540 S. Water St. in Kent. University officials sent out a text message warning residents to stay away from the area.

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