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White Coat Ceremony for ABSN students- Blessing of Hands

IN A FLASH: "These Hands Will Deliver Compassion"

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s ABSN program offers students who already hold one degree a path to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). 

Tags: Health, Community Impact, College of Nursing

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Deven Smith and mentee Jamir Kennedy on WKYC

Sport Administration Junior Shares Bond With Mentor

Mentors can make a tremendous impact in the lives of their mentees. Just ask Jamir Kennedy.

Tags: Student Life, Students First, Community Impact

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Brains on Tap will feature a discussion on the benefits of cycling exercise on Parkinson's disease.

Brains on Tap: Researchers Head to Brewery for Parkinson’s Talk

Grab a cold one, pull up a chair and learn about brain health research in a relaxed format – that’s the idea behind Brains on Tap, a series of discussions hosted by ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Brain Health Research Institute and other partners.

Tags: Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, Community & Society, Health

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City of Kent new flag options

Fly the Flag! City of Kent Seeks Input on New Flag Designs

In June 2022, the city of Kent formed a flag committee to choose the new design for the city’s official flag. Of the 68 unique designs submitted by community members, the final choices have been narrowed down to three, and the city wants your input.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact

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Emilia Sykes and Betty Sutton

Women of the House: Betty Sutton and Emilia Sykes

In 2006, Betty Sutton became the first ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumna to serve in the U.S. Congress, when she was elected to represent Ohio’s 13th District in the House of Representatives. Sixteen years later, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumna Emilia Sykes, a native of Akron, Ohio, was elected to represent the same district, making her the first Black ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alum to serve in the House of Representatives.  

Tags: Profiles, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive

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Outlines of people working on technology

Looking Into the Future of Technology at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½

In today’s world, technology is essential, and the demand for technological advancements is ever-growing. ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ is no exception. 

Tags: University News, Community Impact

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The Skoolies Band Picture

Psych! Getting Schooled by the Skoolies

The Skoolies, inspired by the bands of the 80s and onward, kicked off their career at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through socially distanced jam sessions, this band of university professors produced their debut album, Darker Rhymes. 

Tags: Research & Science, Arts & Culture, Community Impact

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Students testing the levels of the water table at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ at Stark

IN A FLASH: Leveling Up

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ at Stark offers unique learning experiences for students.

Tags: ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ at Stark, Research & Science, Department of Earth Sciences, Community Impact

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Dean Spake read to children on Dr. Seuss Day

Dr. Spake Reads Dr. Seuss

The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Bookstore celebrated "Dr. Seuss Day" on Thursday. 

Tags: Community & Society, University News, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Community Impact, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Bookstore

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Greetings from Kent sign outside Campus Market

New Business Continues to Grow in the City of Kent

Businesses open, businesses close, new businesses take their place. In the past three years (and counting) more than 20 new businesses have opened their doors in Kent, Ohio. But who is coming and why?

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact

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