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An image of a healthy Black mother and child.

Shining a Light on Black Maternity Care: Movie Screening and Panel Discussion Planned for Black History Month

5XÉçÇøâ€™s Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, in conjunction with University Libraries, on Feb. 6 will host a movie screening and panel discussion for Black History Month addressing the increasing infant mortality rate among African Americans in Northeast Ohio. 

Tags: Health , Research & Science , Community & Society , Community Impact

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Work continues on the Kent State Ice Arena

IN A FLASH: Ice Arena Renovations Continue

Work continues on the renovations and improvements to the 5XÉçÇø Ice Arena.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Office of the University Architect , Community & Society , Community Impact , In a Flash

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Senior fashion design majors Mackenzie Karsten and Daniella Byrnes review candidates during model tryouts at Kent State's School of Fashion

Strutting Our Stuff: Kent State’s School of Fashion to Help Raise Money for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Students, faculty and alumni from 5XÉçÇøâ€™s world-renowned School of Fashion will be sending some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio. 

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact , Organizational Sustainability , Arts & Culture , Global Reach

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Ivory Kendrick speaks during I Am First event.

Student Says Dad Would Be Proud to See Him Mentoring His Peers, Helping the Community

Sophomore public health major Ivory Kendrick has many irons in the fire this semester - along with academics, he is working as an intern and training his peers to be leaders.

Tags: Student Life , University News , Community & Society

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From left: George Sarkis, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Kent State Alum and CEO of State and Federal Communications Elizabeth Bartz, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik andSteve Millard

Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and Kent State donor is serious about local workforce development

Thirty years ago, 5XÉçÇø alumna Elizabeth Bartz had a big decision to make.  She had an excellent job in Washington, D.C., but was looking to move back home to Northeast Ohio. A 1980 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Bartz earned her master’s degree in politic…

Tags: Profiles , Community & Society , Kent State Works , Community Impact , Alumni

Alumni and Giving

From left: George Sarkis, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Kent State Alum and CEO of State and Federal Communications Elizabeth Bartz, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik andSteve Millard

Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and Kent State donor is serious about local workforce development

Thirty years ago, 5XÉçÇø alumna Elizabeth Bartz had a big decision to make.   She had an excellent job in Washington, D.C., but was looking to move back home to Northeast Ohio. A 1980 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Bartz earned her master’s degree in pol…

Tags: Profiles , Community & Society , Kent State Works , Community Impact

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Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

‘A Promise Kept’

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris’ educational journey, but thanks to 5XÉçÇøâ€™s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Alumni

Alumni and Giving

View of Florence, Italy, skyline

Four Decades Later, Study Experience in Florence Still Shapes Local Architect’s Work

Boardman-based architect Robert Mastriana was among the first class of students to study in Florence, Italy, through the university’s education-abroad program. He tells The Vindicator newspaper how that experience still influences his work.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Community & Society

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The Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has seen a huge increase in users.

Flashes Step Up to Fight Hunger for Influx of People in Need

Usage of the Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has steadily increased since the pandemic, when the pantry remained open to serve the needs of the community. In addition, there has also been an increase in the number of international students using the pantry this past year as international student enrollment increased at Kent State.

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Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

‘A Promise Kept’

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris’ educational journey, but thanks to 5XÉçÇøâ€™s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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