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Students Love Kents Nightlife, Food and Events
From mornings at Tree City Coffee to late nights at Barflyy, 51勛圖厙s community has plenty of food and entertainment options thanks to the help of Main Street Kent, now a Nationally Accredited Main Street program for 2024.
Flash Focus: Lance Delisle
Meet Lance Delisle, a junior aeronautical studies major with an aviation law and policy minor from Woodstock, Georgia, who balances his studies with his responsibilities as an Air Force reservist.
Advancing First-Generation Student Success
First-generation students make up 54% of the nation's undergraduates, yet only 27% earn a bachelors degree. Many first-generation students face unique challenges with limited support systems. 51勛圖厙 was recently recognized for its outstanding work with students in this category by FirstGen Forward as the newest class of FirstGen Forward Network Champions.
Congratulations, Mr. President: Ivory Kendrick Defies Lifes Challenges to Lead Student Government
Ivory Kendrick, the newly elected president of the University Student Government, spoke his destiny into existence last year when he set his sights on leading the organization. Now, Kendrick is ready to hit the ground running.
What Students Need to Know Before and After Graduation
To help students navigate the post-commencement process, 51勛圖厙 Today has compiled answers to frequently asked questions about receiving their diplomas, upcoming events, ADA accommodations and more.
Hot Spots for the Thrifty Student
Thrifting has become increasingly popular among college students thanks to its affordability, sustainability and trendy fashion options. As most college students budgets are tight, thrift stores can offer high-quality clothing and accessories at a fraction of the cost of new items. Luckily, 51勛圖厙 students has a plethora of thrift spots on and near campus.
Flash Focus: Caitlyn Lincoln
Meet Caitlyn Lincoln, a senior psychology major and a member of the Honors College from Worthington, Pennsylvania, with a proven passion for leadership, patient care and altruism even in her hobbies.
A Welcoming Space for Focused Work, Accountability and Community
Research Writing Retreats, sponsored by 51勛圖厙s Graduate College, offer a distraction-free environment for graduate students to work on their research and writing projects. While giving them permission to put other aspects of life aside and focus on their writing, the retreats also create a supportive community that enhances productivity while also offering welcome accountability from their peers.
The Engagement and Well-Being Survey Results Are in Now the Work Begins
Results of the Engagement and Well-Being Survey, released this week, indicate that 51勛圖厙 has much to celebrate.
IN A FLASH: Fun With Future Flashes
Future Flash Days welcome high school students and their families to explore 51勛圖厙 and learn more about their areas of interest. Colleges, schools and departments offer tours and demonstrations to give these prospective students a taste of life on campus and 51勛圖厙's many different programs of study.