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¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Spring Commencement Ceremonies
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University alumni family will grow by more than 4,800 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµaccomplishments of the Spring Class of 2025 will be recognized with commencement ceremonies on May 8-10 and May 16.
Your Library Is Getting an Upgrade
To better serve you through our vast resources and knowledgeable librarians, ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University Libraries will join other OhioLINK institutions in replacing the KentLINK platform with a new library system that will offer a host of benefits to support 21st-century teaching, learning and research.
Flash Focus: Graduating University Storytellers
Meet Camille, Malina, Hayden, Matthew and Timmy, five graduating seniors from across the College of Communication and Information who work for ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University’s Division of University Communications and Marketing. These students have been gaining more than just hands-on experience; they are helping shape the university’s story.
Flash Focus: Aislinn Foran
Meet Aislinn Foran, a senior communication studies major with a focus in applied communication and a minor in public relations from Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. With a heavy involvement in the Her Campus at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University (HCKSU) chapter, Foran contributed to creating a welcoming environment for all members.
Professor Shares How to Understand and Overcome Burnout
Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D., professor of psychology at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ, discussed what burnout is and gave a few tips on how to identify and deal with burnout on WBUR's Here and Now.
IN A FLASH: ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµBuzz on Mathematics
¾«¶«Ó°ÒµIntegration Bee, presented by ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's Department of Mathematical Sciences, invited students to enjoy fun math-themed competitions and activities along with fun costumes, pizza and math-oriented jokes and puns.
Students Love Kent’s Nightlife, Food and Events
From mornings at Tree City Coffee to late nights at Barflyy, ¾«¶«Ó°Òµâ€™s community has plenty of food and entertainment options thanks to the help of Main Street Kent, now a Nationally Accredited Main Street program for 2024.
Flash Focus: Lance Delisle
Meet Lance Delisle, a junior aeronautical studies major with an aviation law and policy minor from Woodstock, Georgia, who balances his studies with his responsibilities as an Air Force reservist.
Advancing First-Generation Student Success
First-generation students make up 54% of the nation's undergraduates, yet only 27% earn a bachelor’s degree. Many first-generation students face unique challenges with limited support systems. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University was recently recognized for its outstanding work with students in this category by FirstGen Forward as the newest class of FirstGen Forward Network Champions.
Congratulations, Mr. President: Ivory Kendrick Defies Life’s Challenges to Lead Student Government
Ivory Kendrick, the newly elected president of the University Student Government, spoke his destiny into existence last year when he set his sights on leading the organization. Now, Kendrick is ready to hit the ground running.