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What Housing Will Your Dollar Get You in Kent?

Every year, thousands of ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ students navigate the off-campus housing market. As a college town, Kent has no shortage of options. But what should students expect? The search for student housing can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Luckily, ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Today has done some legwork for you.  

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Black History Month 2025

It Started Here: ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ to Celebrate 55th Anniversary of Black History Month

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ will mark the 55th anniversary of Black History Month in February and celebrate its founding by the student organization Black United Students.

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IN A FLASH: See YOUR Photo Here!

Anyone can submit a photo for ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Today's "IN A FLASH" photo feature! Submitted photos should be clear, high-resolution images and have a connection to ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ. 

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Grace Puin

Student Makes History Leading Parkinson's Speech Therapy

Grace Puin excels at getting Parkinsons patients to speak and swallow with intent. She’s so good in fact that Parkinson Voice Project, a nonprofit organization that helps people with Parkinson’s all over the world, invited her to host one of its online SPEAK OUT! Home Practice Sessions.

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Kent Roosevelt Chemistry Visit

IN A FLASH: Kent Roosevelt Visits Campus

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomed students from Kent Roosevelt High School for a day of information sessions, demonstrations and tours of the university's state-of-the-art learning spaces. 

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Police on bikes patrol campus during the 2024 Eclipse

¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Police: Credibility and Consistency Are ‘Part of Our DNA’

The ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Police Department received its 10th consecutive reaccreditation in November 2024 after consistently exceeding the standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a third-party accreditation agency. 

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Blast Off 2024

Take a Fresh Look at ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Student Organizations on Jan. 17

Studies show students who participate in student organizations are more successful academically and are more satisfied with their college experience. Sponsored by ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s Center for Student Involvement, the Fresh Start Fair on Jan. 17 gives students an opportunity to explore the university’s 350+ student organizations.

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Bridging Communities: ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference

When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.

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Tyler Stimpert, left, and Jehlani White, right, graduated with their master's degrees from the College of Public Health.

From Classroom to Community: ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Graduates Drive Change Through LGBTQ+ Research

Two ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ graduates who recently earned their Master of Public Health degrees spent the past two years as researchers on the first-of-its-kind Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment. 

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IN A FLASH: Joyous Voices

Cartwright Hall was filled with the voices of the ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Gospel Choir in a performance earlier this month. 

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