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![A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University student types on her phone while sitting with a computer by the fountain on Risman Plaza. (Photo credit: Bob Christy) A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University student types on her phone while sitting with a computer by the fountain on Risman Plaza. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Kent%20State%20student%20with%20computer%20by%20fountain%20on%20Risman%20Plaza%20-%20WEB.jpg?VersionId=hHZ92H77PAYFZW0vClhl2Xe5lnH6l60g)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. U.S. News recognizes Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best…
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![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ campus in winter](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/12.01.20%20Photo%20of%20Kent%20State%20campus%20in%20winter_0_2.jpg?VersionId=uz27dW7iSmxUO3gIDipHnjIu70YOrPbJ)
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Board of Trustees endorsed the 2024 University Remediation Report at its Dec. 12 meeting. The report provides a comprehensive overview of student remediation at the university.
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![A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Army ROTC cadet salutes during the university’s 2023 Veterans Day Commemoration. A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Army ROTC cadet salutes during the university’s 2023 Veterans Day Commemoration.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Veterans%20Day%202023%20-%20salute%20-%20Photo%20by%20Bob%20Christy%20-%20WEB.jpg?VersionId=UnaKBPybNMm.4xCK_Rw.O3niNuRg3yAy)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed.
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![Members of the Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ research team and guest presenters pose for a group picture at the Oct. 19 community event. (Photo credit: Bridget Caswell) Members of the Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ research team and guest presenters pose for a group picture at the Oct. 19 community event. (Photo credit: Bridget Caswell)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Photo%20from%20Greater%20Cleveland%20LGBTQ%2B%20Needs%20Assessment%20community%20event%20-%20WEB.jpg?VersionId=jZC2h_zMa87SVZnLb39vLV14n_.AwuJw)
The Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment findings are in. Led by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Public Health, in collaboration with 120 local organizations and nonprofits, this groundbreaking initiative marks a significant stride toward understanding and…
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![Pictured are the 2024 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Alumni Award winners at the awards ceremony, held Sept. 27 during Homecoming weekend at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Hotel and Conference Center in Kent, Ohio. (Photo credit: Andrea Hallgren) Pictured are the 2024 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Alumni Award winners at the awards ceremony, held Sept. 27 during Homecoming weekend at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Hotel and Conference Center in Kent, Ohio. (Photo credit: Andrea Hallgren)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/2024%20Alumni%20Award%20Recipients%20-%20WEB.jpg?VersionId=4dANQzz8wxG_ugKrzilp9dz.xTIluiJS)
Sponsored by the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s most prestigious alumni honors. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients include seven alumni, two recent graduates, one staff member and one current student.
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![Widespread property damage in Fort Myers, Fla., created by Hurricane Ian Widespread property damage in Fort Myers, Florida, from Hurricane Ian](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/hurricane-ian-debris-940x529%20%281%29_0.jpg?VersionId=vKao0fzS3wufgyzAJTc6Ga82_P6vB4sP)
Homeowners with property damage from Hurricane Ian are contacting their insurance agents, some who may be Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ graduates.
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The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Oct. 2 on the Kent Campus. This special meeting is being called solely for the purpose of enabling trustees to retire into executive session to consider specific topics as provided under Ohio’s “Sunshine…
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![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University alumni, students, employees and community members gather to watch the university’s 2023 Homecoming Parade. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University alumni, students, employees and community members gather to watch the university’s 2023 Homecoming Parade.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/2023%20Homecoming%20Parade%20-%20WEB.jpg?VersionId=IVHhaRuVogNz9MfYXMH1HLx46M3lbPIb)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University is set to burst with Golden Flash pride as the annual Homecoming celebration returns Sept. 28.
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![New Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students wave rally towels and cheer during 2024 Convocation. New Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students wave rally towels and cheer during 2024 Convocation.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/2024%20Convocation%20-%20Students%20waving%20towels%20and%20cheering%20at%202024%20Freshman%20Convocation%20-%20WEB.jpg?VersionId=1AL3JXrXhs.ihV.o118dg0dTKKKWEI.s)
U.S. News & World Report has once again confirmed Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s academic strengths with the university’s inclusion on several lists in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings. In the newly released rankings, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ continues to be recognized among the Top Public…
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![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students who make up the Class of 2028 pose for a group photo forming a K on Manchester Field, an annual tradition following Convocation. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students who make up the Class of 2028 pose for a group photo forming a K on Manchester Field, an annual tradition following Convocation.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Kent%20State%20Class%20of%202028%20form%20a%20K%20-%20WEB%20-%20photo%20credit%20Jon%20Jivan.jpg?VersionId=LcJ8lLD.cvToEA_g3eyZGq3aRg6F_z8C)
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Board of Trustees welcomed the Class of 2028 during its regular quarterly meeting held Sept. 18 in Crawford Hall and congratulated the university administration for this year’s strong enrollment.