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Seizures, Epilepsy Just More Motivation to Succeed
When CJ Harris' health took a sharp turn, the junior from Macon, Georgia, committed to fulfilling his dream of playing college football despite the obstacles.

Kent State of Mind: Following My Heart
Luca Ralph, a junior midfielder from Maple Grove, Minnesota, talks about her journey from dancing shoes to soccer cleats.

Kent Skates Puts the ‘Ice’-ing on the Holidays
Residents of Kent are ready to ring in the holiday season with the return of the Kent Skates ice rink this November.

IN A FLASH: Hats Off to Prez D
President Diacon rallied the fans at the annual Prez D Freeze-Out game

Eight Student Resources on Campus You Might Not Know ¿ìè¶ÌÊÓƵ
If you find yourself expending too much time and energy this semester, Kent State has some lesser-known resources that are intentionally designed to save you both. These eight resources are free for students and were specifically crafted for students.
Oh Italy! Beauty That Goes On and On

Specialized Career Advising for Students with Disabilities Now Available
The Coffee and Careers chat hosted jointly by Career Exploration and Development (CED) and Student Accessibility Services (SAS), is a new drop-in career advising opportunity for Kent State students with disabilities.

Enthusiasm and Innovation Earn Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences Professor Distinguished Teaching Award
Cynthia Osborn, lifespan development and educational sciences professor, is building confidence through stress balls. Well, stress balls and innovative teaching techniques she has honed for nearly 26 years.

Kent State is ‘ALL IN’ for Student Voting
Kent State has been recognized for its efforts in support of student voters. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge named Kent State to its list of ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College student voting, which recognizes institutions for making intentional efforts to increase student voter participation.

Don’t Miss the Coolest Game of the Season
Bundle up for the last home football game of the season: it’s a Freeze-Out!