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![A record number of students participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience during summer 2023. A record number of students participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience during summer 2023.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/SURE%20First%20Place%20Winners.jpg?VersionId=GkCQOFvt9BQcPq6xtOYR.jkkkgg4ssa8)
Twenty-three students won first place in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition with a three-minute presentation and a slide.
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![An August storm damaged the May 4 Memorial. An August storm damaged the May 4 Memorial.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Storm_Damage%202.0.jpg?VersionId=m7wDhFJVEUYe54VXPYjSvC1AvxVjlkHC)
Repairs on the May 4 Memorial are estimated to take five to six months following approval to proceed with the project, according to Joseph Graham, university architect.
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![Homecoming Parade at ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ Homecoming Parade at ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/homecoming%20hero.jpg?VersionId=.yZJR3ag6I3WnfY8lwqzqe6JlvS66gXG)
The streets of Kent, Ohio, will be filled with blue and gold as ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ alumni, students, parents, employees and community members gather for this year’s Homecoming, with a full slate of events Oct. 20-21.
Dear ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ Community,
Like you, I have been shocked and outraged by the scenes of violence, death and destruction in Israel and the Gaza Strip following the terrorism and warfare that began this past Saturday. Scenes of adults, children and the elderly being…
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![It's time to register to vote for the November election It's time to register to vote for the November election](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Voting%20Rock.jpg?VersionId=Bgksrfh6JlpzA1LNuzAK7O7SVoW3ybc0)
The League of Women Voters and ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ Votes have joined University Libraries to encourage students, faculty and staff to…
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![Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡, leads a group of ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy. Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡, leads a group of ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Kent%20State%20students%20tour%20Florence%2C%20Italy%2C%20with%20Kristin%20Stasiowski.jpg?VersionId=lVa.5scDoJMu5MoPPF6mrXJHZ0G262Rk)
ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.
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In recognition of the generosity and commitment of James E. Mayer Jr. and Glen and Nancy Warner for their gifts toward a $500,000 endowment, the ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ Board of Trustees approved on Sept. 20 naming the main building at ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ at Ashtabula as Susan J…
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![Students studying at ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡'s College of Podiatric Medicine review foot X-rays. Students studying at ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡'s College of Podiatric Medicine review foot X-rays.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Kent%20State%20College%20of%20Podiatric%20Medicine%20students%20review%20X-ray.jpg?VersionId=7ZA_omeh1V6ClIukKwcC7Awq0WBxBz5T)
The ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ Board of Trustees approved a revised tuition rate for students enrolled at the university’s College of Podiatric Medicine at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Rockwell Hall on the Kent Campus.
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![ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ College of Podiatric Medicine students in the Class of 2027 read the physician’s oath during the traditional white coat ceremony that signifies the start of podiatric medical school. ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ College of Podiatric Medicine students in the Class of 2027 read the physician’s oath during the traditional white coat ceremony that signifies the start of podiatric medical school.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/College%20of%20Podiatric%20Medicine%20-%20White%20Coat%20Ceremony%20-%20Class%20of%202027.jpeg?VersionId=MnqtCkiIy93A.B6thsOd889wbtA1Paa1)
Thanks to a nearly eight-year effort of various ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ administrators, Ohio students enrolled in the university’s College of Podiatric Medicine will see a significant reduction in tuition on their next semester’s bill and will graduate with less debt.
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![New ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ students cheer and wave rally towels during 2023 Convocation. New ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ students cheer and wave rally towels during 2023 Convocation.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/2023%20Convocation%20-%20students%20cheering.jpg?VersionId=7Ufjj81F7pGytofgGoF.OpMtazVocMTU)
More students have made the commitment to seek a degree from ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ and launch their futures as a Golden Flash. The university is celebrating the rise in Kent Campus enrollment for the first time in 10 years along with another strong freshman class and improved…