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Each summer, thousands of new students and their parents experience life on campus during Destination Kent State (DKS) new student orientation.
Industry professionals, along with Kent State students, alumni and faculty attended the 2023 Portfolio Showcase at Kent State NYC Fashion
Sisterhood is a strong bond. For Kent State alumnae Brittany and Christina Watts, their sisterly love has been the cornerstone of their academic success, leading them to earn their doctoral degrees and graduate together this May.
Three Kent State University College of Nursing students had an unexpected opportunity to come to the aid of a person who had fallen on a sidewalk while suffering a seizure.
A Kent State fashion design student helped a prominent New York City designer create and debut his first bridal collection.
Mark Ledoux's work has made a difference with a lot of students. Make that, a lot of students. For more than a decade, he's been on the front lines in helping new students find what they need to afford their journey. Recently, a single interaction with a graduate left a lasting impression.
When Kent State University President Todd Diacon used his May 13 commencement address to send a message to state officials who are challenging Ohio鈥檚 public universities as a bastion for the privileged, the reaction was swift and supportive from alumni and friends of the university.
鈥淭here is in Ohio, among some state elected officials, a growing ivory tower accusation being leveled against our state鈥檚 public universities and against, quite frankly, Kent State University,鈥 Diacon told thousands gathered for commencement.
Spring Commencement ceremonies at Kent State were held at Kent State this week.
The university's traditional Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebraci贸n de los Graduados ceremonies celebrated Spring 2023 graduates.