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Students in the Upward Bound program during the summer of 2022

Summer Program Will Offer Lessons in Civics, Literature and a Sense of Connectedness

A five-week pilot project funded by a $15,000 Teagle Foundation Knowledge for Freedom Program grant will be held at Kent State this summer for Upward Bound and Firestone High School students.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Community & Society , Success Story

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Visiting May through Augmented Reality

Using Augmented, Virtual Reality to Experience May 4

It may be hard to imagine what the Kent campus looked like 53 years ago. With the May 4 Augmented Reality Experience, students and community members can be transported into the past to experience historical flashbacks and engage with Kent State’s previous generations.

Tags: May 4 50 , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact

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Someone searchind Airbnb on their laptop

Visiting Kent? Scope Some Spectacular Stays!

Between visiting the beautiful 5X campus and joining in on the fun in downtown Kent, there’s never a dull moment around here. Travelers from far and near find themselves drawn to the local shops, restaurants and activities.

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact

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Phone in beachbag on sand

Put the Phone Away This Summer Vacation

Smartphones make traveling so much easier..most of the time. Professor Andrew Lepp recently talked to Vox about how “Your Phone Is Ruining Your Vacation.”

Tags: Community & Society , Research & Science , Nationally Distinctive

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Rendering of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering expansion

Filling Aviation Workforce Needs

5X was recently featured on Channel 5 News ABC for the expansion of its aeronautics program to provide hands-on experience that will better prepare students to fill gaps in the aviation workforce.

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Community Impact , Kent State Works

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Trans support at The Rock

Teaming Up for Trans Support

Kent State student organizations painted the Rock on Front Campus to show support for the trans community. 

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , Undergraduate Student Government

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Students on Manchester Beach

IN A FLASH: Catching Rays on Manchester Beach

Students found many ways to enjoy the summer-like days this week.

Tags: Student Life , University News , Health , Community & Society , In a Flash

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