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Fulbright Scholars assemble prosthetic hands as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì.

Fulbright Scholars at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì for American Higher Education Immersion

For the past month, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University has hosted 37 international graduate students as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture. The group, from 26 countries, arrived on the Kent Campus on July 21 and was scheduled to depart on Aug. 17 to begin their graduate programs at universities throughout the country.  

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Summer at Behind The Brain Plaza

IN A FLASH: Scenes of Summer

Bright sunshine, verdant green spaces and colorful flowers in bloom set the scene for summertime on the Kent Campus. 

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First-year students moved into ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì residence halls on Aug. 13

First-Year Students Move Onto Campus Carrying Belongings, Excitement and Some Nervousness

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's president, faculty and staff helped the new Golden Flashes move into their residence halls.

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FAFSA Troubles? Help and Financial Aid Are Still Available

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s financial aid administrators want students and their families who were caught in the snags of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid process to know that financial aid and help completing the application are still available. The FAFSA cycle for the 2024-25 school year is not over.

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Maintains Marijuana Ban as Ohio Begins Recreational Sales

With recreational marijuana sales now underway in Ohio, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University officials are reminding the campus community that marijuana use remains prohibited on all university properties.

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì student-athletes visit Boneza, Rwanda

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Athletics Service Trip to Africa Sparks Shoe Drive for Children

After spending time on an athletics service trip to Rwanda in January, recent ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University graduate and women’s soccer team member Callie Jean Cunningham felt compelled to act. 

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A new ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University graduate smiles as he holds his diploma during his commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Matthew Brown, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University)

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony

The ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì 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

IN A FLASH: Getting Campus Ready

Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì in working order and looking great.

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Summer in Kent 2024

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer

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

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New ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì 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.

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì 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. 

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