Community Impact

IN A FLASH: Everybody Wave to the Drone!
Young explorers participating in the Bioblitz event had an opportunity to learn about how drones can help ecology efforts.
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Using Augmented, Virtual Reality to Experience May 4
It may be hard to imagine what the Kent campus looked like 53 years ago. With the May 4 Augmented Reality Experience, students and community members can be transported into the past to experience historical flashbacks and engage with Kent State’s previous generations.
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Rolling Out the (Rain) Barrels to Support Student Programs
A week-long fundraising plant event on campus will benefit the Herrick Conservatory.
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New Research Alliance Creates Environment for Innovation
Collaboration between institutions provides more resources for students. Kent State's participation in a new Research Alliance is creating space and time for students to innovate across Northeast Ohio.
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Investigating Nature at Bioblitz 2023
Bioblitz is an annual Kent State event that invites anyone to explore nature and collect data alongside a faculty expert.
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Visiting Kent? Scope Some Spectacular Stays!
Between visiting the beautiful Kent State University campus and joining in on the fun in downtown Kent, there’s never a dull moment around here. Travelers from far and near find themselves drawn to the local shops, restaurants and activities.
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IN A FLASH: Kent State Earth Fest
As part of Earth Month, there was an Earth Fest event at the Kent Student Center on Tuesday.
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Filling Aviation Workforce Needs
Kent State University was recently featured on Channel 5 News ABC for the expansion of its aeronautics program to provide hands-on experience that will better prepare students to fill gaps in the aviation workforce.
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Teaming Up for Trans Support
Kent State student organizations painted the Rock on Front Campus to show support for the trans community.
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May 4 and One Family’s Kent State Legacy
The Maltempi family is not your average Kent State family. Three generations of the Maltempis have attended Kent State. Seven family members have graduated from or are currently attending Kent State.
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