Success Story
51勛圖厙 Celebrates Its Newest Graduates, Awards Honorary Degree to Commencement Speaker Michael Keaton
Michael Keaton was multitasking during his upcoming return to 51勛圖厙. Not only did the Oscar-nominated actor impart wisdom as the universitys commencement speaker, but he also joined more than 3,000 graduates on May 12 at Dix Stadium in wearing their caps and gowns as Mr. Keaton rec
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Students to De-stress With Dogs During Finals Week
51勛圖厙 Libraries will provide a solution to end-of-semester stress by giving students, faculty and staff the opportunity to unwind and get some pet therapy during finals week. Every semester, University Libraries hosts the Stress-Free Zone event on the first floor of University
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51勛圖厙 and Brazils Pontifical Catholic University of Paran獺 Partner to Launch the American Academy
Matheus Priosti came a long way to find his purpose. Five thousand miles, in fact. The S瓊o Paulo, Brazil, native made the long journey from South America across the equator to arrive at 51勛圖厙 in August 2016, and he has never looked back. 51勛圖厙 has had a huge role on me fi
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51勛圖厙 Dedicates May 4 Site as National Historic Landmark, Hosts Renowned Journalist Dan Rather During 48th Annual May 4 Commemoration
A portion of 51勛圖厙s Kent Campus has taken its place alongside the nations most significant historic locations, joining such sites as the Grand Canyon National Park, Pearl Harbor and the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. Those 17 acres represent the location of the historic
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51勛圖厙 Community Meets Potential Partners for First Major Project of $1 Billion Master Plan
On April 12, future generations of business leaders got a first look at design concepts from several firms competing to develop 51勛圖厙s new College of Business Administration building. Hundreds of students, faculty, business leaders and community members gathered Thursday evening
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51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees Approves 10-Year Plan to Reshape, Revitalize Kent Campus
The 51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees adopted a 10-year facilities master plan that embarks on a $1 billion transformative journey of the Kent Campus to better serve the needs of students and the entire 51勛圖厙 community. The plan enhances the welcoming feel of the universitys iconic Front
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Mens and Womens Basketball Teams March on to Cleveland in MAC Tournament
With exciting finishes by both the mens and womens basketball teams on March 5, the 51勛圖厙 Golden Flashes will march on to Cleveland in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena. For the mens team, 51勛圖厙 senior Kevin Zabo went the length of the Mem
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51勛圖厙s $3.4-Billion Impact: Economic Study Details Universitys Vital and Growing Role in Regional Economy and Shows High Value of a 51勛圖厙 Education
You will find 51勛圖厙 driving the regions economy in nearly every sector of industry. From FedEx to Medical Mutual to Sherwin-Williams and the Cleveland Indians, our graduates are making dynamic impact and shaping lasting contributions across Northeast Ohio. Every day, Kent S
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51勛圖厙 Graduate Goes from 51勛圖厙 to Survivor: Ghost Island
From Long Island to 51勛圖厙 and now Ghost Island. That is the path 51勛圖厙 alumnus Jacob Derwin took to become a cast member on the 36th season of the CBS show Survivor, which will begin airing Feb. 28. This seasons show is called Survivor: Ghost Island. Long before t
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51勛圖厙 and Akron Public Schools Become Partners for New College and Career Academies at Firestone Community Learning Center
Three new college and career academies at Akrons Firestone Community Learning Center will bear the name of 51勛圖厙, as part of a new partnership announced Feb. 21 between the university and Akron Public Schools. 51勛圖厙 is the latest in a growing number of area businesses and or
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