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Late Night at The Library 2024.

IN A FLASH: Late Night at The Library

Each year as part of KSU Kickoff, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's University Library invites incoming students to get to know the library with games, giveaways and free pizza at Late Night at The Library. 

Tags: KSU Kickoff , University Libraries , Student Life , Students First

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Group of first-gen students

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Alumni Tell a Tale of Success for TRIO Student Support Services

¹ú²úÂ×Àí is celebrating another five years of federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program that helps propel first-generation college students, students from limited-income backgrounds and students with disabilities to academic success.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Students First , Community Impact

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Student volunteers help new students move into their residence halls.

Movin’ on Up: Students Begin Arriving at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí for the 2025 Fall Semester

Filled-to-the-brim plastic totes, computers, desk lamps, excited students and harried parents – it’s the first day of move-in for ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s 2025 Fall Semester. The annual arrival of students to their residence halls began on Wednesday, Aug. 13, on the Kent Campus.

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Lisa O'Connell Receives Her Degree at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's August 2025 Ceremony

‘I’m Looking Forward to It; Crossing the Stage as a Graduate, Instead of as a Planner'

After planning and supporting hundreds of ceremonies and events at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, Lisa O'Connell, director of University Events and Protocol, got a graduate's-eye-view of summer commencement ceremonies as she walked the stage to receive her graduate degree as part of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Class of 2025. 

Tags: Summer Commencement , University News , Student Life , Students First

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Education Abroad Galapagos Islands.

IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin

This summer, a group of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. 

Tags: Research and Science , Students First , College of Arts and Sciences , Department of Biological Sciences , Education Abroad , Office of Global Education

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Fashion designer Christian Siriano meets with ¹ú²úÂ×Àí School of Fashion students.

Christian Siriano: ‘¹ú²úÂ×Àí Interns Are Always Amazing’

Acclaimed New York fashion designer Christian Siriano told ¹ú²úÂ×Àí School of Fashion students to practice their craft with dedication, accept criticism and learn from it, but to remember that they will never please everyone.

Tags: Arts & Culture , Student Life , Students First , Nationally Distinctive , School of Fashion

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A new ¹ú²úÂ×Àí graduate smiles as she holds her diploma during her commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Bob Christy, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí)

Cheers to the Summer Class of 2025: ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Celebrates New Graduates

The ¹ú²úÂ×Àí alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2025 will be recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9. 

Tags: University News , Students First , Commencement , Summer Commencement

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The fountain at the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Student Memorial Garden.

IN A FLASH: A Place of Quiet Contemplation

Dedicated in April 2015, The Student Memorial Garden on Manchester Field was created as a place of reflection and remembrance of all ¹ú²úÂ×Àí students who have died. 

Tags: Students First , University News , Community & Society , University Facilities Management

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Copley High School senior Grant Hyne used his Eagle Service Project to add a Hammock Hangout to campus.

Eagle Scout Project Provides ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Students a Place to Hang Out

Copley High School senior Grant Hyne developed Hammock Hangout on the Kent Campus as part of an Eagle Scout service project.

Tags: Student Life , Community and Society , Students First

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ESDRI Research Showcase

IN A FLASH: The Halls of Science

¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Annual Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase offers an opportunity for student researchers to present posters showcasing their explorations and findings in all areas of environmental research and design. 

Tags: Environmental Science and Design Research Institute , Department of Biological Sciences , Research & Science , Students First , Earth Day

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