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Kent State students enjoy the second annual DiversiFest, a festival that celebrates Kent State's diversity and culture, at the Williamson House during 2017 Homecoming.

Kent State Community Celebrates Homecoming, Football Team Wins 17-14

Kent State University celebrated Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming featured Kent State alumni Ben and Candace Curtis as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. The Homecom…

Tags: Homecoming , Alumni Relations , Division of Institutional Advancement , Department of Intercollegiate Athletics , Events , Success Story

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Members of the Kent State University Marching Band make their way toward Main Street during the start of the 2016 Homecoming Parade.

Join Us at Homecoming 2017

Kent State University will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming will feature Kent State alumni Ben and Candace Curtis as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. T…

Tags: Homecoming , Alumni Relations , Division of Institutional Advancement , Department of Intercollegiate Athletics , Events , Success Story

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Kent State University students fill the steps of the Kent Student Center during peak hours at the beginning of the 2017 Fall Semester.

Kent State Ascends in U.S. News Ranking of Best National Universities

Kent State University has made an impressive climb up the Best National Universities list released today by U.S. News & World Report in its new 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Kent State rose 12 spots, once again earning a coveted position on the first-tier list that includes both public and priv…

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The annual Black Squirrel Festival offers Kent State students a chance to learn about student organizations, explore different university departments and learn more about the Kent community.

36th Annual Black Squirrel Festival Features Music, Food and Freebies

A Kent State University tradition for 36 years, the annual Black Squirrel Festival will take place Friday, Sept. 8, from noon-5 p.m. on the Student Green and Risman Plaza. The Black Squirrel Festival, which is hosted by Kent Student Center Programming, attracts more than 3,000 students, faculty and …

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Herb Page, Kent State’s director of golf and head men’s golf coach, has been selected to serve as one of the head coaches of the International team at the 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup.

Kent State’s Herb Page to Coach International Team at 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup in France

Herb Page, Kent State University’s director of golf and head men’s golf coach, has been selected to serve as one of the head coaches of the International team at the 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup on July 6-8 at Evian Resort Golf Club in France. Page will team with Stanford University head women’s coach …

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Kent State Liquid Crystals Professor Robin Selinger examines new material that propels itself forward under the influence of light.

Walk This Way

Liquid Crystals Professor Robin Selinger helps develop new material that propels itself forward under the influence of light.

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Officers with the Kent State University Police Department stand by the fountain on Risman Plaza near the Kent Student Center. Kent State has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by a national trade association.

Kent State Ranks 11th Safest Campus in the Country

Kent State University has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by the Council for Home Safety and Security, a national trade association. Kent State was named to the council’s 2017 top 100 list of Safest Colleges in America. Nationwide, Kent State ranks 11th on the list. Among Oh…

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Thousands of Kent State students work their way through Risman Plaza during Blastoff, the annual back-to-school celebration at Kent State.

Kent State Celebrates Start of New School Year With Annual Blastoff

Kent State University students will celebrate the start of a new school year at the university’s annual back-to-school celebration that occurs the day before fall classes begin. Blastoff will take place on Sunday, Aug. 27, from 6-9:30 p.m. on the Student Green and Manchester Field on the Kent Campus…

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Two students greet each other during the 44th annual New Student Reception and Cookout hosted by the Department of Pan-African Studies held behind Ritchie Hall.

Welcome Weekend Sets New Students on Path to Success

Welcome Weekend, Kent State University’s four-day new student orientation, will take place from Aug. 24-27. Students can select from approximately 50 different events from Thursday to Sunday. The weekend event helps students transition into the university community and learn about academic and socia…

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Kent State students move clothing into Olsen Hall during freshman move-in day.

Movers and Groovers Assists New Students Moving Into Residence Halls

At the beginning of each school year, Kent State University faculty, staff and students volunteer to help incoming freshmen move into the university’s residence halls. The annual service program, called Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by Kent Interhall Council, the student government of the resi…

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