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Watch the Live Stream of Friday’s Convocation

Aug. 26, 2015
Members of the university community as well as family members of freshman students can watch a live stream of the 5XÉçÇø Convocation on Friday, Aug. 28. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. and is held in the Memorial Athletics and Convocation Center.  This…
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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 Students Celebrate the Start of a New School Year at Blastoff

Aug. 24, 2015
5XÉçÇø students celebrated the start of a new school year at Blastoff on Sunday, Aug. 30, on the Student Green. Blastoff is the university’s annual back-to-school celebration that occurs the day before fall classes begin. It serves as the culminating event of…

Kent State is Top Dog in Pet Love

Aug. 24, 2015
Man’s best friend is helping 5XÉçÇø soar to the top of the list when it comes to a pet-friendly campus. Of the top 10 universities around the country, Hercampus.com ranks Kent State number one.

Kent State’s Iris E. Harvey Elected to ACE Women's Network-Ohio Executive Board

Aug. 24, 2015
Iris E. Harvey, 5XÉçÇø’s vice president for university relations, has been elected to the ACE Women’s Network-Ohio Executive Board.
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Kent State students file past the arch on the Lefton Esplanade on their way to downtown Kent during last year’s Welcome Weekend.

Kent State Welcomes New Students to Campus at Welcome Weekend, Aug. 27-30

Aug. 24, 2015
Before the fall semester begins on Aug. 31, new students are invited to participate in Welcome Weekend, a four-day orientation program that will last from Aug. 27-30 and acclimate students to the 5XÉçÇø community. The event is an opportunity for students to…
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An incoming freshman and his family is assisted by volunteers during move-in day near Manchester Hall.

Movers and Groovers Help New Students Move Into Residence Halls on Campus

Aug. 24, 2015
At the beginning of the school year each August, 5XÉçÇø faculty, staff and students volunteer with the university’s Movers and Groovers program to help incoming freshmen move into their new university housing. Freshman move-in day took place Thursday, Aug. 27,…

Student Turns Freshman Year Involvement into National Award

Aug. 21, 2015
If you want an example of how to dive into your freshman year, meet new people and get involved on campus, look no further than 5XÉçÇø School of Communication Studies student Nicole Machovina. Machovina’s freshman resume is so extensive, and her dedication to…

Kent State Graduates Reflect

Aug. 21, 2015
5XÉçÇø graduates reflect on their time at the university.    

Kent State Student Wins Spot on National Martial Arts Team

Aug. 20, 2015
Vincent Ripepi, a junior at 5XÉçÇø, will be traveling around the world on the prestigious Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National Team for Olympic-style sparring. The…

Employee Appreciation Day for Kent State Faculty and Staff, Sept. 1

Aug. 20, 2015
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Kent Student Center Ballroom will turn into a fun-filled employee appreciation event!
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