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University Libraries Launches New ‘Perfectly С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµâ€™ App to Streamline Library Resources

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Libraries has gone mobile, so students, staff and faculty can more easily navigate the wide array of assets the library houses from anywhere. University Libraries acquired the app in partnership with OhioLINK and then configured it to make it “perfectly С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ."

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Bamboo Grand Opening

IN A FLASH: Do You Bamboo?

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ students explored a new dining option on campus as Bamboo had its grand opening in The Hub.

Tags: Student Life , Students First , University Culinary Services , Kent Student Center , Division of Student Life

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Lauren Cohen, senior journalism major

Journalism Major Scores Numerous Front-Page Stories in Knight-Funded Internship

Lauren Cohen, a senior journalism major from Twinsburg, Ohio, has already made an impact during her internship, producing many front-page stories for the Akron Beacon Journal and Signal Akron. 

Tags: Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Life , Profiles

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С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Students gather for Fall Commencement in December 2025

When Success Feels Out of Focus

Students at С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship got an honest look at the impact of imposter syndrome and, more importantly, what to do about it.

Tags: Student Life , Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

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С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ students attend a hockey game at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics.

Olympic Dreams Realized

A group of С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ students spent their spring break learning in Italy and Greece and attending the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics as part of the Business of the Olympics, an advanced sports administration course.

Tags: Student Life , Global Reach , Students First , Global Impact

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Flashes Vote Festival 2024

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Community Called to Serve as Poll Workers for May 5 Election

With Ohio's May 5 election approaching, the Portage County Board of Elections is facing a significant shortfall of poll workers, and a С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ emerita professor is calling on the university community to step up and fill the gap.

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Belonging story banner.

Students Find Their Place to Thrive at С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ

Being a new student at a university can be a huge transition for some. Finding their "fit" and a sense of belonging can be essential to their academic and personal success. Knowing this, С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ's student organizations, activities, events and recreational services offer students opportunities to de-stress, connect, build networks and find friends for life. 

Tags: Students First , Student Life , Counseling and Psychological Services , С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ of Well-being , Center for Student Involvement , Division of Student Life

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С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ students and twin brothers Ray and Will Maynard

'Studying Is Fun’ – Brothers Spend Spring Break Hitting the Books as Medical College Admission Test Looms

While many students spent the spring break traveling or having fun in the sun, twin brothers Ray and Will Maynard spent the week studying.

Tags: Student Life , Research & Science , Students First , Brain Health Research Institute , Department of Biological Sciences

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A foggy scene on the Kent Campus.

IN A FLASH: The Fog of Midterms

Foggy days on campus are a sign that warmer temperatures and springtime weather are on the way.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Spring Semester , Student Life

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Recruiting for the С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Student Life Study is ongoing.

Success Continues for С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµâ€™s Groundbreaking Student Life Study

Nearly 10% of all С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ undergraduates are participating in the groundbreaking С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Student Life Study, providing the university with concrete information about what it’s like to be a modern-day college student.

Tags: University News , Research & Science , Student Life , Students First , Nationally Distinctive

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