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Members of the Kent State Golden Flashes football team huddle up before taking the field at Dix Stadium.

Join Us for Fun, Football and Food During Parents & Families Weekend

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Two students greet each other during the 44th annual New Student Reception and Cookout hosted by the Department of Pan-African Studies held behind Ritchie Hall.

Welcome Weekend Sets New Students on Path to Success

Welcome Weekend, Kent State University’s four-day new student orientation, will take place from Aug. 24-27. Students can select from approximately 50 different events from Thursday to Sunday. The weekend event helps students transition into the university community and learn…
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Kent State students move clothing into Olsen Hall during freshman move-in day.

Movers and Groovers Assists New Students Moving Into Residence Halls

At the beginning of each school year, Kent State University faculty, staff and students volunteer to help incoming freshmen move into the university’s residence halls. The annual service program, called Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by Kent Interhall Council, the student…
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Kent State University volunteers help move freshman into their new residence halls during the annual service program, called Movers and Groovers.

Movers and Groovers Assists New Students Moving Into Residence Halls

At the beginning of each school year, Kent State University faculty, staff and students volunteer to help incoming freshmen move into the university’s residence halls. The annual service program, called Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by Kent Interhall Council, the student…
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Kent State University’s Center for Applied Conflict Management is transforming into a new School of Peace and Conflict Studies.

Kent State Establishes New School of Peace and Conflict Studies

Kent State University’s Center for Applied Conflict Management is transforming into a new School of Peace and Conflict Studies this month.
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Matthew Lehnert, Ph.D., of Kent State University at Stark researches the method in which flies and butterflies ingest liquids into their own bodies for nourishment.

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A study by Matthew Lehnert, Ph.D., assistant professor of biological sciences at Kent State Stark, shows that the method in which flies and butterflies ingest liquids may be used as a model for delivering disease-fighting drugs to humans.
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A Kent State University graduate displays his diploma for family and friends during the baccalaureate degree ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Kent State Holds Summer Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 19

Kent State University held its Summer 2017 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). Kent State conferred 1,422 degrees, including 908 bachelor’s degrees, 427 master’s degrees, 67 doctoral…
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A graduate at the Summer 2016 Commencement ceremony waves to his family after receiving his diploma.

Kent State Holds Summer Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 19

Kent State University will hold its Summer 2017 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). Kent State will confer 1,422 degrees, including 908 bachelor’s degrees, 427 master’s degrees, 67…

Kent State Receives Multiple Research Experiences for Undergraduates Grants From NSF

Several Kent State University professors in the College of Arts and Sciences have been selected to receive Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF). REU grants are designed to provide faculty with funding to create research…
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Randy Roberts, a student working toward his associate’s degree in enology at Kent State University at Ashtabula, uses his previous degree in biology to help supplement his education.

Kent State Student Mixes Science Degree with Wine Making for Unique Recipe for Success

Randy Roberts is combining his bachelor’s degree from Kent State with his experience in infectious diseases to take a fresh approach to wine making.
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