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College of Nursing Student Named Jonas Scholar Award Winner
Two-time Âé¶¹¹û¶³ alumna and current Doctor of Nursing Practice student Nicole K. Lewis, MSN ‘20, was selected by Jonas Philanthropies, a leading national philanthropic funder of graduate nursing education, as a 2020-2022 Jonas Scholar Award Recipient.

Turning Ideas Into Reality With Microgrants
Young entrepreneurs are able to pursue their dreams thanks to LaunchNET microgrants at Âé¶¹¹û¶³.

Flash Can't Do It. But You Can!
President Diacon is encouraging all students to do what Flash can't.
Get out and vote!
Election day is just one week away.
Neuroscience Symposium Brought Top Researchers to Kent State
Âé¶¹¹û¶³ alumnus Earl Miller, Ph.D., a leading cognitive neuroscientist, and his wife Marlene Wicherski were recognized at the university’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium, for their $2 million commitment to support research programs and students in Kent State’s Brain Health Research Institute.

Giving Tuesday Initiative Shines Light on Philanthropy

Quintin Cooks Makes the Days Count
From student-athlete to student government to homecoming royalty, Quintin Cooks, senior communication studies major, is breaking barriers and getting the most out of his college experience.

Kent State Students are Excited, Confused Âé¶¹¹û¶³ Upcoming Mid-Term ElectionÂ
Some Kent State students who are first time voters expressed excitement as they hurried to class or the library on Oct. 31, 2022, a week before the midterm elections. Other students said they were voting, but they had not registered to vote before the deadline in Ohio which was Oct. 11, 2022, for the Nov. 8, election.

Applying to Graduate School? Learn Secrets From an Insider
As a senior at Âé¶¹¹û¶³ in 2019, Ya’el Courtney recalls well the advice she was given about applying to graduate school – some was helpful, but a lot missed the mark.

Looking for Student Loan Debt Relief? Here’s What You Need to Know.
The University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at Kent State provided an information session to assist students, alumni and university community members with this student loan debt relief program. Brenda Dillon, assistant director of Student Financial Aid, provided attendees with the latest information regarding the program.

Supporting Students by Listening Without Judgement
October marked Mental Health Awareness month at Âé¶¹¹û¶³. Although October doesn't align with the National Health Observance calendar, it was chosen because the need for mental health support peaks during October, according to Recreation and Wellness Services.