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What a Difference 3% Makes

The extensive detail that goes into efficiently maintaining a modern campus may surprise you. And, when you learn how the planning experts at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí handle this important task, you will be equally impressed.

Tags: Facilities Planning and Operations , University News , Organizational Sustainability

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McGilvrey Kidnap

From 1941: Former ¹ú²úÂ×Àí President – KIDNAPPED!

In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting ¹ú²úÂ×Àí was centered around a fictional kidnapping of the university's first president, John E. McGilvrey. In a pre-internet version of a "home page takeover," the stories ran on the front page of the ¹ú²úÂ×Àír - without including information revealing that they were not real!

Tags: University News , Student Life , The Daily ¹ú²úÂ×Àír , School of Journalism and Mass Communication , ¹ú²úÂ×Àí College of Communication and Information , Community Impact , History

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President Todd Diacon with newly promoted and tenured faculty.

Honoring Our Best

¹ú²úÂ×Àí took a moment to honor the faculty, staff and students whose accomplishments help to lift the university to higher heights.

Tags: University News , Research & Science , Students First , Nationally Distinctive

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¹ú²úÂ×Àí Goes Green at Earth Fest

Birds flew overhead, black squirrels darted around and a cool, calm breeze swept across Risman Plaza on April 22 as dozens of organizations assembled their tables for Earth Fest, an interactive Earth Day event.  

Tags: University News , Organizational Sustainability , Community & Society

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¹ú²úÂ×Àí students at 2023 May 4 Commemoration

Educating the Next Generation: Civic Engagement, Social Justice and Peaceful Change

An all-day conference, presented by the May 4 Education Committee for K-12 educators, students, and ¹ú²úÂ×Àí faculty and staff, will help participants demonstrate knowledge about the critical history of student activism and organizing at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, emphasizing the significance of May 4.

Tags: University News , Community and Society , May 4

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2024 Honors College Graduates

Honoring Honors College Class of 2024

Honors College students graduating in spring, summer and fall 2024, along with distinguished faculty and alumni were honored at a special luncheon event in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. 

Tags: Students First , Honors College , Student Life , University News , School of Fashion , Kent Student Center Ballroom

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CAPS observes Teal Tuesday 2024

IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS

¹ú²úÂ×Àí staffers from Counseling and Psychological Services wore teal in support of their colleagues at the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services' Teal Tuesday campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

Tags: Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services , Counseling and Psychological Services , Community & Society , Community Impact , University News , mental health

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Flash biking in front of the MAC

Power in Pedaling

Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí? ¹ú²úÂ×Àí is bike-friendly and winning awards for it.

Tags: Student Life , University News , Community Impact

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Spring flowers

IN A FLASH: Flashes of Spring

Blooming flowers and budding trees herald the annual green up on campus in spring semester.

Tags: Spring Semester , Grounds , University Facilities Management , University News , Nationally Distinctive , Kent Campus , May 4

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Illustration of five lit birthday candles with phrase "A Birthday Wish for ¹ú²úÂ×Àí"

Help us Celebrate ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s 114th Birthday

¹ú²úÂ×Àí is turning 114, and we are celebrating by raising funds for ¹ú²úÂ×Àí scholarships and programs. This year, the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Foundation has pledged $5,000 to match employee gifts dollar for dollar (up to $250 per donor until the match money runs out) to the fund of YOUR choice s…

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