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Delonte Goodman participated in the SURE program under the direction of mentor Tony Jakli, Ph.D.

SURE Program Gave McNair Scholar New Challenge in Working with Liquid Crystals

Senior Delonte Goodman spent the summer working under the direction of mentor Tony Jakli, Ph.D., professor at the Liquid Crystal Institute and graduate student Alex Adaka conducting dielectric measurements for ferronematic liquid crystals.

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Students talking together

College Of Public Health Launches Three New Graduate Certificates

The College of Public Health is launching three graduate certificates created in direct response to community healthcare needs. The LGBTQ+ Public Health, Healthcare Compliance, and Clinical Research certificates will begin in fall 2023.

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Student researchers at work in a laboratory at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

New Vice President for Research Looks to Expand Opportunities With Business and Industry

With more than six months at the helm of 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s research division, Vice President Douglas Delahanty, Ph.D., has been hard at work making sure the university is sharply focused on its collaborations with business and industry and maintaining its R1 research status. He recently sat down with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Today to talk about his first year and changes in the division.

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KSU Ice Arena construction

IN A FLASH: Raze the Roof

Renovations to the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Ice Arena will create an indoor practice field.

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The MPower Men of Color Summit will take place Oct. 13-15

MPower Men of Color Summit Oct. 14 Promises Connection, Celebration and Education

The MPower Summit on Oct. 14 is designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together from college, high school, and community organizations to support the mission of men of color initiatives. All people are welcome to attend the summit, which will be held at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Center. 

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Hotel evening view

10 Years and More Than 200,000 Guests Later

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Hotel and Conference Center is celebrating 10 years of being at the heart of a transformed downtown. 

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Pictured (from left to right) are Mary Kutchin, Tracey Motter, Erin Slay and Holly Ma.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø and University Hospitals Awarded $4 Million Grant to Develop an LPN-to-BSN Pathway, Further Nursing Education and Careers

Faculty researchers from 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s College of Nursing recently received nearly $4 million in grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration to develop an LPN-to-BSN pathway called the LPN Education Advancement Program (LEAP).  The program will provide licensed practical nurses at University Hospitals the opportunity to increase their skill set by removing barriers that may have prevented them from furthering their education.

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Storm debris by the Sun Sphere sculpture, near Franklin Hall.

VIDEO: Strong Storm Causes Damage on Kent Campus

Videos show Thursday's storm and the damage it caused to the May 4 Memorial. 

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Student walking by a large, downed tree on Front Campus.

IN A FLASH: When the Bough Breaks

Strong storms caused damage across the Kent Campus on Thursday night. 

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Tree down from storm in front of Lowry Hall

Weathering the Storm: Crews Clean Up Storm Damage on Campus

Crews are working diligently around the Kent Campus to clean up debris left by a severe thunderstorm that hit 51³Ô¹ÏÍø last night.

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