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Blue Shirts tearing down tables in the Kent Student Center

Blue Shirts: ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµMuscle of the Student Center

If you’ve ever been to the Kent Student Center, you’re aware of the constant motion within those walls. Events, meetings, presentations and more spring up frequently in the Ballroom, on the third floor, in the Schwebel Room, on the second floor balcony, in the Governance Chambers. But have you ever thought about how all that happens? ¾«¶«Ó°Òµanswer is simple. ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµBlue Shirts do it.

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I AM FIRST Week 2024

IN A FLASH: I Am First Week

"I Am First Week" at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University honors the challenges and accomplishments of first-generation students.

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Rick Ferdig wins 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award

An Empathetic Solution to the ‘Complexity of Teaching’

¾«¶«Ó°ÒµSummit Professor of Learning Technologies and Professor of Educational Technology, Richard Ferdig, Ph.D., has had a multitude of students come through his courses. Each student has different preconceived notions, different goals and different reasons for joining his class.

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band facility

Video: Marching Golden Flashes Get First Look at New Facility

On Nov. 18, ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University President Todd Diacon and other campus members got their first look at the newly renovated ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Ice Arena, which now houses a state-of-the-art space for the Marching Golden Flashes. 

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Fashion School in local media clips

Nationally Ranked, ‘Backyard’ Access

¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University’s School of Fashion was recently featured on the front page of the Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier newspapers for the innovative and collaborative opportunities it has implemented for its students.  

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Andzelika Malkowski Flash Focus

Flash Focus: Andzelika Malkowski

Meet Andzelika Malkowski, a senior architectural studies and construction management double major from Parma, Ohio, with a passion for giving back to the community. 

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Performing Arts Open Mic Lunch

Lunch Break Spotlight: Library Gives Performing Arts Students Time to Shine

University Libraries’ Performing Arts Library at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University hosted its Open Mic Lunch on Nov. 1, where students and university community members came together to showcase their talents and connect through live music. 

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Promotional image for the new KSU Navigation app

Helping Students Navigate a Successful ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Experience

KSU Navigate, a new technology platform more than two years in the making, will fully launch on Nov. 18, giving ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University students an easy and efficient way to schedule tutoring and academic advising putting them on track for success in their coursework.

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Caitlyn Soya speaks at I AM FIRST 24

First-Generation Students Share, Connect and Learn

As a first-generation college student coming from Wisconsin, I found the college experience nerve-wracking. I didn't have anyone nearby to support me, and I didn’t know anyone who had this shared identity. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's "I Am First Week" honors us and our struggles.

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