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Student Life

Pumpkin in the Herrick Conservatory

It's the Great Pumpkin, Kent State!

There's a massive pumpkin inviting visitors to guess its weight inside the Herrick Conservatory. It's an annual tradition presented by student volunteers studying in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Tags: Student Life, Community Impact, Department of Biological Sciences, Student Organizations, Research & Science

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Madeline Goussious, Alyssa Sheehan, and Lucy Altwiesin standing by thier plane in front of the Kent State Airport hangar

Kent State Secures Top Five Finish in ARC Air Derby

Three female pilots from Kent State University College of Aeronautics and Engineering’s professional pilot program secured a in the 2024 , showcasing their aviation skills across Ohio's skies.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Nationally Distinctive, Student Life

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Kent State Students at Innovation Day event

Kent State Students and Faculty Take Part in Innovation Day

Kent State University students and faculty took part in the second annual Innovation Day on Oct. 11, with one Kent State student bringing home honors.

Tags: Research & Science, Student Life, Students First, Nationally Distinctive

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Hollywood Costume Designer Isis Mussenden meets with students from the School of Fashion.

‘Research Is Everywhere,’ Acclaimed Hollywood Costume Designer Finds Inspiration in Every Corner of Life

Kent State University students had the chance to learn from an award-winning Hollywood costume designer when Isis Mussenden visited the Kent Campus recently for two days.

Tags: Student Life, Arts & Culture, Profiles, Students First, Nationally Distinctive

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Flash Focus Ryanne Bunting banner

Flash Focus: Ryanne Bunting

Meet Ryanne Bunting, a Kent State sophomore double majoring in international studies and anthropology from Fairfield, Ohio, combining human rights, culture, global interactions and history into a formidable career path.

Tags: Student Life, Profiles, Students First

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October is Mental Health Awareness Month at Kent State University

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at Kent State

Kent State chose October as Mental Health Awareness Month because the need for mental health support peaks during the month.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community and Society

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Students from the Native American Student Association during 2024 Orange Shirt Day pose

Orange Shirt Day on the K

Kent State University’s Native American Student Association (NASA) recognized Orange Shirt Day, or the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, by engaging with the campus community and initiating discussions about the legacy of residential schools and the generational trauma they caused.

Tags: Student Life, Arts & Culture, Diverse Kent State

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Kent State 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.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community and Society

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Taylor Pierce at the Ohio Statehouse with Gov. Mike DeWine

Statehouse Successes

For Taylor Pierce, her first experience in Kent State’s Columbus Program in State Issues turned out to be more than most people would expect. She spontaneously entered and won a contest. She met Ohio’s governor and lieutenant governor. And, she considered a new career path. Not bad for a few weeks in a new city.

Tags: Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, Students First

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2nd Lt. Vincent AhSam-Kreiter takes his oat of office as a commissioned officer in the US Air Force.

Flying High: New Graduate Gains Nursing License, Officer’s Bars and Future

It took three years, a move from California to Ohio, and several other bumps in the road. Still, recent Kent State University graduate Vincent AhSam-Kreiter has achieved his goals of earning a bachelor’s degree, becoming a registered nurse and being a newly commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force.

Tags: Student Life, Profiles, Students First, Kent State University College of Nursing

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