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Cairo Bound! Student Filmmaker Earns Scholarship for Study Abroad
Kent State University senior Carlton “CeeJay” Scott Jr. can barely contain his excitement when he talks about his upcoming study-abroad experience at the American University in Cairo, Egypt. The food, the people, the ancient pyramids – Scott’s goals are to create a short film while he is away, learn to speak Arabic and, hopefully, to expand his cooking repertoire with new tastes and flavors of the Middle Eastern culture.
Kent State Board of Trustees Approves Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies
The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new master’s degree that will help meet two decades of sustained growth in the broad field of conflict studies. The new Peace and Conflict Studies major within the Master of Arts degree will be offered in person on the Kent Campus and will prepare students for careers as practitioners in the fields of peace and conflict management and for doctorate study.
IN A FLASH: Building Muscle Memory
Kent State’s College of Nursing offers programs on five of the university’s eight campuses.
Kent State Puts the ‘Friends’ in Friendsgiving
In every Kent State University video commercial there are students. Students are the face of Kent State. But students do more than participate as talent in front of the camera. They help plan, record and edit these videos. And let us say, these videos take longer than you think to create.
‘Students Are Who We Serve'
Linda Hoeptner Poling’s “student-centered” attitude is what led to her receiving recognition from her students and ultimately the Distinguished Teaching Award.
Get a Slice of the Action! Homeslice Pizzeria is Here
Get a slice of the action at Homeslice Pizzeria, the newest edition to the Hub in the Kent Student Center.
Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises $3.6 Million for Scholarships and Programs
This November, members of the Kent State University community joined together to shine their light on philanthropy. During the November campaign, Kent State’s Giving Tuesday raised $3.6 million, marking the sixth year it has brought in more than $1 million to support scholarships and programs across Kent State’s eight-campus system.
Finding the Hidden Gem
Ever visit a restaurant or a coffee shop whose environment just simply made you feel... home?! Well, that's exactly how Field Hockey Player Katie Wuerstle felt during her first visit to Kent State.
Sweet Taste of Business Success!
Entrepreneurship major Audrey Ernst's love of baking and a microgrant have helped her baking business take shape.
Kent State Graduate Julian Edelman’s Football Journey Chronicled by NFL Films
Tough. Competitive. Relentless. Determined to play in the NFL. That’s Julian Edelman, the former New England Patriots receiver and Kent State University graduate, who is featured in the latest episode of “A Football Life.”