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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is among the nation's safest college campuses.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Police Keep Community Safe While Engaging in Peaceful Discourse  

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s No. 1 priority is the safety of its students, faculty and staff. This has been seen demonstrated over the past few months as the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ community has held demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas war and other issues, such as abortion. 

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Todd Diacon applauds the graduating Fall Class of 2023 during a commencement ceremony.

President Diacon's Fall 2023 Commencement Speech Urges Graduates to Demonstrate Their Value as They Transition to Careers

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Todd Diacon delivered the Fall 2023 Commencement address and told the graduates to demonstrate their value with patience and gentleness.

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(From left to right) Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Police Sgt. Anne Spahr and Salem, a black Labrador retriever, walk with Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Police Officer Miguel Witt and Fredy, a Czechoslovakian shepherd, along the Lefton Esplanade on the Kent Campus.

Paw Patrol: Meet the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ K-9s

Learn more about the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University K-9s, past and present, and how they help keep the university safe.

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , Police Services , Department of Public Safety , Division of Finance and Administration

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A cyclist bikes through Risman Plaza on the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Kent Campus.

The Secret Is Out: Kent Named 1 of Zillow’s Top 2 College Towns for 2023

Several Northeast Ohio towns, including Kent, have made it to Zillow’s 2023 list of most popular markets.

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a photo of evan schumann standing in a wine cellar

Brewing up His Master Plan

Local entrepreneur and business owner Evan Schumann has big plans for the future of beer in Ohio. He credits his academic experiences at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ for helping him prepare for his high-growth career.

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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ School of Fashion grad Dara Broadous

Designing Her Own Wedding Dress Was as Simple as 1,2,3,4

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s School of Fashion gave Dara Broadous the skills to design her dream wedding dress.

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Josiah Ragin of Harlem, New York, shared a recipe with students at the Cooking with Culture event.

Cooking With Culture: A Tasty Way to Create Community

The goal of Cooking with Culture was to create a sense of community and affirm the students' identities.

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ exchange students from South Africa visit the Ohio statehouse in Columbus.

Ohio Legislature Celebrates Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ South African Exchange Students

A group of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University exchange students from the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa, were welcomed by the Ohio legislature on a recent visit to Columbus. 

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CDC kindergarten class visiting the Giving Tree at the CARES Center

A Kindergarten Class That CARES

A student from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Child Development Center inspired his class to donate to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s CARES Center. 

Tags: Community & Society , University News , Community Impact , Child Development Center , CARES Center , Kent Student Center

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