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A child enjoys throwing a whipped cream pie in the face of a sorority member during the 2015 Lil’ Sibs Weekend.

Siblings and Children to Experience С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ With Their Older Siblings or Parents

Kent Interhall Council will host С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ students, faculty, staff and their families for Sibs and Kids Weekend on April 21-23. This year’s theme is Cirque du Sib, featuring events and activities inspired by the circus and gymnastics. Activities include inflatables in the Studen…

Tags: Sibs and Kids Weekend , Kent InterHall Council , Department of Residence Services , Division of Student Life , Success Story

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New rankings released by U.S. News & World Report place С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Library and Information Science among the nation’s top 20 graduate programs in library and information science. The school's faculty and staff are pictured.

U.S. News & World Report Places School Among the Top Graduate Programs in Library and Information Science

New rankings released by U.S. News & World Report place С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Library and Information Science among the nation’s top 20 graduate programs in library and information science – again.

Tags: School of Library and Information Science , College of Communication and Information , Awards and Honors , Success Story

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С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ student Brooke Mullins stands in front of the Lordstown Fire Department – Station 36 in the Village of Lordstown, Ohio, where she serves as a volunteer firefighter.

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Student Proves Height and Weight Do Not Determine Strength

Weighing in at barely 100 pounds, Brooke Mullins summoned every ounce of strength she had, and even more she didn’t. Her muscles were shaking; her mind – exhausted. The С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ junior had one last shot at overcoming the most grueling portion of a physical exam. If she could pass it, Mu…

Tags: Department of English , College of Arts and Sciences , Student Success , Success Story , Community & Society

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С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ student-athlete Richard Dahome from the track and field team is preparing to share his secrets to his success by launching a series of athletic camps for students third grade through high school, taught by some of the best athletes in the world

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Track Star Goes the Distance to Up the Speed of Young Athletes

It all comes down to a fraction of a second. Who can push off the block first? Who can jump the highest? Who will cross the finish line ahead of everyone else? In the end, speed is the ultimate winner – it can separate the good from the great. Richard Dahome is one of the greats. This year alone,…

Tags: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics , LaunchNet С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ , Student Success , Success Story

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The winning models and designers of Rock the Runway 2017 pose for a picture with their plaque.

Kent Student Center Program Hosts Roaring ’20s-Themed Fashion Show

Kent Student Center Programming, part of the Center for Student Involvement, hosted the 13th annual Rock the Runway on March 4. The runway featured 21 collections by 24 designers, many from С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Fashion Design and Merchandising. The Kent Student Center Ballroom was de…

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С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ gymnast Rachel Stypinski focuses as she performs her floor routine at the 2017 Mid-American Conference Gymnastics Championships. (Photo credit: David Dermer)

MAC Awards Top Honors to С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Gymnast

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ junior Rachel Stypinski won the all-around title with a 39.500 to lead the Golden Flashes at the 2017 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Gymnastics Championships held March 18 at the Stroh Center in Bowling Green, Ohio. С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ posted a 194.850 team score to finish sixth. Styp…

Tags: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics , Awards and Honors , Student Success , Success Story

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The С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Golden Flashes accept the trophy for winning the 2017 MAC Men's Basketball Championship.

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ Men’s Basketball Wins 70-65 in MAC Tournament Championship Game

The С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ men’s basketball team (22-13) won the 2017 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship, defeating the top-seeded Akron Zips (26-8) by a score of 70-65 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. “Tonight the story is about our guys and what they’ve been able to accomplish here t…

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Larissa Lurken, 2017 Player of the Year,  drives past a Buffalo defender during the season finale and a С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ 80-71 win in the MAC Center.

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµâ€™s Lurken, Starkey Receive MAC’s Biggest Postseason Awards

The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced its women’s basketball postseason awards on March 7, with С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ senior guard Larissa Lurken being named Player of the Year and head coach Todd Starkey being named Coach of the Year. Jordan Korinek also was honored as she was named to the…

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Larissa Lurken, 2017 Player of the Year,  drives past a Buffalo defender during the season finale and a С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ 80-71 win in the MAC Center.

С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµâ€™s Lurken, Starkey Receive MAC’s Biggest Postseason Awards

The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced its women’s basketball postseason awards on March 7, with С»ÆÆ¬ÊÓÆµ senior guard Larissa Lurken being named Player of the Year and head coach Todd Starkey being named Coach of the Year. Jordan Korinek also was honored as she was named to the…

Tags: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics , Awards and Honors , Student Success , Success Story

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