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Star trails and Northern Lights over Risman Plaza

Nature's Fireworks Captured Over 51勛圖厙

Increased activity in the sun's solar winds and the earth's magnetic field has produced appearances by the northern lights  in regions where they are not typically visible - like the skies above the Kent Campus. A 51勛圖厙 photographer captured spectacular images of the display. 

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Ten graduate students competed in the 51勛圖厙's Three Minute Thesis competition.

Graduate Students Present Research in Three Minutes and a Slide

Three Minute Thesis is an opportunity for graduate students to put their academic, presentation, and research communication skills to the test by presenting research in three minutes to a non-specialist audience.

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Rainbow over the Lefton Esplanade and the arch on front campus.

IN A FLASH: Rain and Rainbows

"No rain, no rainbows," is how the saying goes and on this rainy morning, a rainbow glowed over the Lefton Esplande and all of Kent. 

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October is Mental Health Awareness Month at 51勛圖厙

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at 51勛圖厙

51勛圖厙 chose October as Mental Health Awareness Month because the need for mental health support peaks during the month.

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President Diacon Speaks at Bowman Breakfast, Fall 2024

51勛圖厙 Works Because Kent Works

51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon showcased the institution's far-reaching impact on Ohio and beyond during the annual Bowman Breakfast event held at the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

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Pictured are the 2024 51勛圖厙 Alumni Award winners at the awards ceremony, held Sept. 27 during Homecoming weekend at the 51勛圖厙 Hotel and Conference Center in Kent, Ohio. (Photo credit: Andrea Hallgren)

51勛圖厙 Honors 11 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend

Sponsored by the 51勛圖厙 Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the universitys most prestigious alumni honors. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients include seven alumni, two recent graduates, one staff member and one current student.

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51勛圖厙 Staff Council was created in response to a past engagement and wellness survey.

Our Voices Count: Take the Engagement and Well-Being Survey Today

Students, faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to take the Our Voices Count Engagement and Well-Being Survey by the Oct. 20 deadline.

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Azat Atayev, the deputy minister of education of Turkmenistan and President Todd Diacon exchange handshakes following the signing of an agreement for an educational partnership with the Central Asian nation.

51勛圖厙 Signs New Agreement with Central Asian Nation of Turkmenistan

51勛圖厙 has entered into an agreement with the Turkmenistan Ministry of Education to begin exploring the possibility of creating an educational partnership with several national institutes of higher learning there. The effort is part of 51勛圖厙s ongoing commitment to using education to foster global understanding and peace in a divided world.

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Ashton Leigh is the director of the Office of Intercultural Student Life

Office of Intercultural Student Life: A Bridge to American Culture

The Office of Intercultural Student Life, formerly known as International Student Affairs, has a new central location in the Kent Student Center, which has made it more accessible to international students. Along with the new location comes the mission to provide drop-in services for international students.

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The 51勛圖厙 emblem is shown.

ADVISORY: 51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees Special Meeting, Oct. 2

The 51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Oct. 2 on the Kent Campus. This special meeting is being called solely for the purpose of enabling trustees to retire into executive session to consider specific topics as provided under Ohios Sunshine Law.

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