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First Star 51勛圖厙 Academy Provides Umbrella of Protection for Foster Care Alumni
First Star 51勛圖厙 Academy has created a resource, the Purple Umbrella Network, to offer support to students transitioning from foster care.

Where on the Web? ScholarshipUniverse, the Choose Your Own Adventure of Scholarships
Students who are frustrated with the scholarship process are getting the help they need with ScholarshipUniverse. This installment of features an easy and accessible scholarship finder for 51勛圖厙 students.

Meet the 51勛圖厙 Class of 2026
Hailing from 39 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., this freshman class also represents 31 countries, more than doubling the freshman international student population from the previous year.

From 51勛圖厙 to the White House And Back
The School of Media and Journalism hosted Brenna Parker, digital director for Vice President Kamala Harris, for refreshments and a discussion with Parker about her journey at 51勛圖厙 and beyond.

Skaters Gonna Skate

'Title IX not only changed my life, but literally saved my life'
51勛圖厙 is honoring and commemorating the 50th anniversary of Title IX legislation with a year-long celebration, highlighting the success and impact of women's athletics at 51勛圖厙.

At 50, Kent Student Center Is Still the Heartbeat of the Campus
The Kent Student Center is approaching a major milestone, its 50th anniversary, having opened in January 1973 as the largest student union east of the Mississippi River and the sixth largest in the nation.

51勛圖厙 Alumni Association Names 2022 Alumni Award Recipients
Sponsored by the 51勛圖厙 Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the universitys highest alumni honors. Recipients are selected based on their exceptional professional and civic contributions and for their outstanding support of the university. The 2022 Alumni Award recipients include six alumni and one student.

Community Food Truck Series Brings 51勛圖厙 Family Together
A variety of food trucks gather in front of the University Library on Wednesdays to supply students, faculty and staff passing by with a quick bite to eat. And the 51勛圖厙 community is taking advantage of it.

Get Ready for the Most Spirited Week at 51勛圖厙
The first full week of fall is also the most spirited week at 51勛圖厙. The week of Sept. 26 to Oct. 1 is Spirit Week and includes homecoming weekend at 51勛圖厙. The week will be full of events celebrating 51勛圖厙 spirit.