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CAE Faculty Finds Repeated Success in SURE Program and 3MT Competition
In October 2022, five College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) students competed in ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University's (KSU) Undergraduate Three Minute Thesis competition. Each student’s project was completed during the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), a summer term research program for KSU students.

What College Students Should Know ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Buying Insurance
Choosing any insurance can be intimidating due to the number of options and types available. Two ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University professors with expertise in insurance gave ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Today readers advice on how to navigate the world of insurance with a focus on students.

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Spring Commencement Ceremonies
The ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University alumni family will grow by more than 4,800 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Spring Class of 2025 will be recognized with commencement ceremonies on May 8-10 and May 16.

Your Library is Getting an Upgrade
To better serve you through our vast resources and knowledgeable librarians, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Libraries will join other OhioLINK institutions in replacing the KentLINK platform with a new library system that will offer a host of benefits to support 21st-century teaching, learning and research.

Flash Focus: Graduating University Storytellers
Meet Camille, Malina, Hayden, Matthew and Timmy, five graduating seniors from across the College of Communication and Information who work for ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s Division of University Communications and Marketing. These students have been gaining more than just hands-on experience; they are helping shape the university’s story.

Flash Focus: Aislinn Foran
Meet Aislinn Foran, a senior communication studies major with a focus in applied communication and a minor in public relations from Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. With a heavy involvement in the Her Campus at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University (HCKSU) chapter, Foran contributed to creating a welcoming environment for all members.

Professor Shares How to Understand and Overcome Burnout
Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D., professor of psychology at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì, discussed what burnout is and gave a few tips on how to identify and deal with burnout on WBUR's Here and Now.

IN A FLASH: The Buzz on Mathematics
The Integration Bee, presented by ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Department of Mathematical Sciences, invited students to enjoy fun math-themed competitions and activities along with fun costumes, pizza and math-oriented jokes and puns.

Students Love Kent’s Nightlife, Food and Events
From mornings at Tree City Coffee to late nights at Barflyy, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s community has plenty of food and entertainment options thanks to the help of Main Street Kent, now a Nationally Accredited Main Street program for 2024.

Flash Focus: Lance Delisle
Meet Lance Delisle, a junior aeronautical studies major with an aviation law and policy minor from Woodstock, Georgia, who balances his studies with his responsibilities as an Air Force reservist.