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View from inside Rocket Arena

IN A FLASH: Photo Field Trip

A photo team from ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Division of University Communications and Marketing captured spectacular images of a ¹ú²úÂ×Àí alumna and Cleveland's Rocket Arena - home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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The Social Code: Students Respond to Changing Social Media Landscape

The TikTok ban. Platforms removing fact-checkers. Political motivations. So much is changing so fast in the social media landscape. But is it business as usual for students using social media? Has anything changed? 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Student Life

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students eating late at night

Experts Weigh In: Is Eating Late at Night Bad?

After a long day in class, a night out or burning the midnight oil studying or working on projects, students may find themselves grabbing whatever food is available. A recently article says eating within three hours of bedtime may cause heartburn, acid reflux symptoms, obesity and other health risks. But is it really bad to eat late at night?  

Tags: Health, Students First, Community & Society, Featured Story

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Valentine's Day Puppy Kissing Booth

IN A FLASH: Canine Kisses for a Cause

A Valentine’s Day Puppy Kissing Booth in the Kent Student Center helped ¹ú²úÂ×Àí students raise funds for an organization that provides service dogs to children and veterans with disabilities.

Tags: Student Organizations, Community Impact, Community & Society, Veterans, Student Life

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This historical map of Kent, Ohio is included in the Sanborn Map Collection in ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Libraries.

Heads Up, History Buffs: Most of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Sanborn Maps Are Now in the Public Domain

A treasure trove of historical Ohio maps that ¹ú²úÂ×Àí digitized about five years ago has recently become part of the public domain, making them free for anyone to use.

Tags: Research & Science, Community & Society, Organizational Sustainability

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Art items at the KSU Surplus Store

New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains

The KSU Surplus Store opened on East Main Street in September of 2023. It recently moved to a new location – on campus in the vacant College of Business Administration Building. The new location offers single-floor shopping and easier access for students and faculty. 

Tags: Organizational Sustainability, University Facilities Management, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News

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2025 100 Plates wellness discussion

100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Community

Reflecting on the words of prominent figures in history can present opportunities to discover new perspectives and have important discussions surrounding social issues. This is exactly what happened at the 100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Beloved Community event organized by the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Events Committee. 

Tags: Community & Society, Student Life

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Nursing White Coat Ceremony 2025

IN A FLASH: Caring Hands

The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of a nursing students clnical rotation and reinforces their commitment to compassionate care. 

Tags: Community Impact, Health care, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí College of Nursing, Community & Society

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What Housing Will Your Dollar Get You in Kent?

Every year, thousands of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí students navigate the off-campus housing market. As a college town, Kent has no shortage of options. But what should students expect? The search for student housing can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Luckily, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Today has done some legwork for you.  

Tags: Community & Society, Student Life, Students First

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Black History Month 2025

It Started Here: ¹ú²úÂ×Àí to Celebrate 55th Anniversary of Black History Month

¹ú²úÂ×Àí will mark the 55th anniversary of Black History Month in February and celebrate its founding by the student organization Black United Students.

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

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