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Drone footage shows the freight train derailment, Feb. 6, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio. (Photo courtesy of Ntsbgov/via Reuters)

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Experts Weigh in on Aftermath of East Palestine Train Derailment

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ faculty members have been contacted by various media outlets to lend their expert opinions and insight as cleanup work, air monitoring, water testing and more continues following the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive, Department of Geography, Environmental Studies, Department of Earth Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Environmental Science and Design Research Institute

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Administrative visit to С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ at Stark - February 2023

Seven Campuses in Four Days

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ administrators met with campus advisory boards on all seven of the university's Regional Campuses this week. 

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Clare Murray Adams Artwork

Quilts, Threads and Collage, Oh My! Alumna Showcases Skills at Local Art Studio

From the classroom to the art studio, Clare Murray Adams, B.S., '72; M.A., '76; and BFA, '93, has been exploring herself and her surroundings since 1977 when she made the switch from education to creation.

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С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ student Lucia Perry, of Poland, Ohio, studies fashion merchandising.

Fashion Merchandising Student Sold on Campus and Downtown Charm

From her perch in Rockwell Hall, where she takes classes as a fashion merchandising major, С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ student Lucia Perry has a perfect view of the Lefton Esplanade leading to downtown Kent.

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact, Featured Story

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MIchael Daniels, director of the Timothy E. Moore Student Multicultural Center, Receives National Award.

Award-Winning Dissertation Focuses on How Black Men Develop as Leaders

Michael Daniels, Ph.D., director of the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, is recognized for outstanding dissertation research by receiving NASPA's Melvene D. Hardee Dissertation of the Year Award.

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С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ's Improv Group the Black Squirrel Improv Troupe

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµâ€™s Comedy Improv Troupe Entertains Audiences at Stand-Up Festival

Did you know С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ has its own improvisation group? It does. What does the troupe do, you ask? Improv. С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ. Everything.

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Kent Skates rink view with skaters.

Skating Through a Record Year

The Kent Skates ice rink in downtown Kent ends its season this weekend.

Tags: Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, University Facilities Management

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The December 2022 fire at Star of the West Mill in downtown Kent, Ohio.

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Alum's Mill Fire Photo on Cover of National Magazine

A fiery image, taken by photographer and С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ alumnus Jerry Jividen at the December Star of the West mill fire in downtown Kent, is featured on the cover of a national firefighter magazine.

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Bradley Morris delivering his presentation at R&I Forum Spring 2023

Now We’re Cooking with STEM

Engaging young students in cooking activities can promote lifelong learning in science and math.

Tags: Community Impact, Research & Science, Division of Research and Sponsored Programs, Science of Learning & Education Center, School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences

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