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A new Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University graduate smiles as he holds his diploma during his commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Matthew Brown, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University)

The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

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University Facilities Management crews working on the Risman Fountain

Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ in working order and looking great.

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Summer in Kent 2024

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

New Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University graduates smile and celebrate as blue and gold streamers are launched into the air at the end of their commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total. 

Liam Aberle, a 2024 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ grad, is putting his fashion design degree to work at Yellowcake Shop.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.

Summer Preview KSU 2024

Summer Preview KSU days give high school and transfer students and their families an opportunity to get to know Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹. 

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s international student-athletes have an extraordinary sense of commitment to academics and athletics.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home. 

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Student at Senior Center

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s College of Public Health has launched a three-year initiative, funded by Medical Mutual, to enhance senior health and wellness in Greater Cleveland. The project includes a comprehensive community needs assessment involving over 20 senior centers, continuing education for senior center staff, and bi-weekly visits from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s "Mobile Flashes" student teams.

High school students, transfer students and parents walk through campus during a 2024 Summer Preview KSU event.

On July 19 and 26, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Admissions welcomes high school students and transfer students to campus for student-led tours. Visiting students and their parents learn about life at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, support services, programs of study and, sometimes, get to meet campus celebrities.

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Former Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University football player Will Matthews continues to find success with his Southern Comfort Kitchen food truck and restaurant. He first came up with the idea while a student at the university.