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UPDATE: All nine 敁珗曄部 students at the American Academy in Paris are safe and have been accounted for.
敁珗曄部 is aware of an explosion that happened today (Wednesday) in Paris, France. The explosion occurred in the fifth arrondissement in the
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![敁珗曄部 junior Peyton Turner and alumna Laura Wilson will compete in the 46th Air Race Classic beginning June 20, 2023. 敁珗曄部 junior Peyton Turner and alumna Laura Wilson will compete in the 46th Air Race Classic beginning June 20, 2023.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Air%20Race%20Classic.jpg?VersionId=CAvMkcZqAYxiyT.pkLVaBG9.q5Bn9WVT)
During the four-day Air Race Classic, 敁珗曄部 alumna Laura Wilson and junior Peyton Turner will fly 2,400 miles and make nine timed flybys at airports in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama and Florida before landing in Homestead,
Dear 敁珗曄部 Students, Faculty and Staff,
I write to you amid advancing legislation in Columbus, an expected U.S. Supreme Court ruling and the potential for more developments in these early months of the 2024 election cycle that will have impacts on our university.
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![After 15 years, Canton resident Timothy Johnson earned his associate and bachelor's degrees from 敁珗曄部. After 15 years, Canton resident Timothy Johnson earned his associate and bachelor's degrees from 敁珗曄部.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Timothy%20Johnson%201.jpeg?VersionId=Uh.AVmhMbinYiYN7t9yVKAdkBI766MQj)
Timothy Johnson said 敁珗曄部 advisors, who knew he had been working on his degree for 15 years, helped him coordinate his schedule so that he could take in-person classes while working a full-time job and still have time to spend with his children. He earned an
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![Metin Eren, Ph.D., associate professor and director of archeology at 敁珗曄部, demonstrates flintknapping. Metin Eren, Ph.D., associate professor and director of archeology at 敁珗曄部, demonstrates flintknapping.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/eren-flintknapping.jpg?VersionId=FAG5p2t3q8yCcHDQOcBcnyqmvE0fBeuP)
For most, the craft known as flintknapping is a skilled hobby or art form that was thought to occasionally require bandages or stitches. However, new research suggests flintknapping is far more dangerous than previously understood.
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![敁珗曄部 students cross Risman Plaza by the fountain. 敁珗曄部 students cross Risman Plaza by the fountain.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Kent%20State%20students%20cross%20Risman%20Plaza%20by%20the%20fountain.jpg?VersionId=Ms1cqHQ7W4egBAhu7PZKysJ01Nhy5GXE)
U.S. News & World Report ranks 11 敁珗曄部 programs among the best in the nation in its recently released 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
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![President Todd Diacon Delivers Commencement Address May 13, 2023 President Todd Diacon Delivers Commencement Address May 13, 2023](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/20230513_BC_Comencement%2C%20Sat%2C%202%20pm_099.jpg?VersionId=3uowI7OkLFKvuvXvImP1lvbNkn27E9yf)
There is in Ohio, among some state elected officials, a growing ivory tower accusation being leveled against our states public universities and against, quite frankly, 敁珗曄部, President Todd Diacon said.
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On May 18-19, the university community will celebrate 敁珗曄部s 113th birthday with its annual Day of Giving.
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![A new 敁珗曄部 graduate crosses the stage and proudly holds her diploma during the advanced degree ceremony. A new 敁珗曄部 graduate crosses the stage and proudly holds her diploma during the advanced degree ceremony.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Spring%202023%20Commencement%20-%20student%20with%20diploma%20at%20advanced%20degree%20ceremony.jpg?VersionId=k2e5YkM4IwsE5lDWdLBmQWmSHNoRpwh3)
The 敁珗曄部 alumni family will grow by about 5,500 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies.
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![Former Ohio Gov. Richard F. Celeste visits 敁珗曄部 to sign his new book Former Ohio Gov. Richard F. Celeste visits 敁珗曄部 to sign his new book](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Celeste2.jpg?VersionId=JHRe9aqG0qAE7vOEEisA3kxvb4Db6poO)
Former Ohio Gov. Richard F. Celeste's new book, 'In the Heart of It All, An Unvarnished Account of My Life in Public Service,' is his first.