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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/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Kent%20State%20student%20with%20computer%20by%20fountain%20on%20Risman%20Plaza%20-%20WEB.jpg?VersionId=KOO1A8ii__97GRZntVww4yylHBTrT4y9&itok=Nmk1XQrg)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Recognized for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs in New US News Rankings
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 Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs lists.
IN A FLASH: Tiny Steps, Big Purpose
Some of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s smallest Flashes took steps to help fund a unique part of their learning experience at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Child Development Center.
![Corgi Races 2024 Corgi Races 2024](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/240907-FB-vs-SFU_RD-00749.jpg?VersionId=8.f_H2343GFz6CiPV2sj0hV8kFoP9GG3&h=9494294c&itok=DGRjzQL1)
When the Corgis Took the Field
A Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ staffer and her dog helped add excitement to the Golden Flashes football home opener with a fuzzy, fantastic halftime show.
![Gabby Bailey Gabby Bailey](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/05302024_MR_GABBY_BAILEY-18.jpg?VersionId=BQHJ2s0PSd2OG20yoHhz3a87rVAQpStx&itok=EW97sCqg)
Working Toward the Olympics – and a Graduate Degree at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
In May, student-athlete Gabby Bailey completed her master's degree at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ while also pursuing her dream of competing in the Olympics with support from her coach and Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Athletics.
![Michele Taylor Scott, CEO of College Now Michele Taylor Scott, CEO of College Now](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/taylor%20scott%20hi%20res.jpg?VersionId=5WBwFyVeiXU6bya7OvN.FArXi1TKLzAR&itok=aBDLHy4q)
Alumna Strives for Access for All as CEO of College Now Greater Cleveland
In an announcement about her new role, Michele Scott Taylor expressed her commitment to enhancing educational access and supporting the local community’s economic vitality through higher education – sentiments that align with Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s commitment to higher education access for all.
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Could the Latest Apple iOS Update Change the Way Students Learn Math?
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ education experts Joanne Caniglia and Karl Kosko weigh in on the topic in an interview with Spectrum News 1 Ohio.
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Keeping the Memory of May 4 Alive
A group of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University professors recently returned from a visit to the commemoration of the Gwangju Uprising at Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, feeling inspired for the meaningful connections they made to the May 4, 1970, shootings at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹.
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is expanding the opportunity for students to obtain addictions counseling certification. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is expanding the opportunity for students to obtain addictions counseling certification.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/addictions%20counseling%20adobe%20image.jpg?VersionId=DXyX8dm4HquA8ZlP8oO6sMzXNCC7xwTu&itok=AR63omek)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Fills Need for Addiction Counselors in Ohio
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Public Health has taken steps to put more addiction counselors to work in Ohio.
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students walk across Risman Plaza in front of the fountain and the Kent Student Center. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students walk across Risman Plaza in front of the fountain and the Kent Student Center.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Students%20walking%20across%20Risman%20Plaza.jpg?VersionId=z2._8mjIkgxG3mUl5kMxalkbaKQDj_yf&h=584623f5&itok=i6v-SzQf)
Creating Career-Ready Graduates: Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Recognized Nationally for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs
In its new 2024 Best Online Programs rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognizes Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University in the Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master’s in MBA Programs lists.
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IN A FLASH: Think Your Finals are Tough?
Finals week can be challenging - both mentally and physically.