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Dan Palmer, Ph.D. (center), assistant dean of academic affairs and Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley board member, accepts the 2018 Volunteer Organization of the Year Award at Junior Achievement's annual recognition breakfast.

Kent State Trumbull Earns Junior Achievement Volunteer Award

Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley has named 5XÉçÇø at Trumbull its 2018 Volunteer Organization of the Year.     Dan Palmer, Ph.D., assistant dean of academic affairs and Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley board member, accepted the …

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Kent State Trumbull Earns Junior Achievement Volunteer Award

Southern Comfort Kitchen Founder and CEO Will Matthews Cooks

Southern Comfort Kitchen Cooking up Experiences for Entrepreneurship Students

Two Kent State entrepreneurship students have turned their passion for Louisiana cuisine into a new pop-up restaurant, the Southern Comfort Kitchen. 

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Kent State ROTC cadets salute and stand at attention during the flag-raising ceremony at Risman Plaza.

Kent State Honors Veterans Nov. 8

5XÉçÇø held its annual Veterans Day observance on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. in the Kent Student Center Kiva. The program, Honoring All Who Serve, included a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs on the St…

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WKSU Hosts Election Night Celebration of Democracy

Celebrate democracy with an election night party at WKSU’s Broadcast Center at 5XÉçÇø. Starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, guests will be invited to enjoy snacks and activities – including selfie stations, station tours and keeping tabs on the big maps – as they watch WKSU News in-…

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The 5XÉçÇø women’s rugby team took matters into their own hands when they encountered a tree blocking the road on their way to a match. (Photo credit: Tina Miller)

Kent State Women’s Rugby Team Shows Tree-mendous Effort on and off the Field

The 5XÉçÇø women’s rugby team found themselves facing a literal bump in the road on their way to a rugby match on Oct. 7.

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Kent State Women’s Rugby Team Shows Tree-mendous Effort on and off the Field

Kent State ROTC cadets distribute American flags as part of the university’s annual Veterans Day observance.

Kent State to Honor Veterans on Nov. 8

5XÉçÇø will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. at the Kent Student Center Kiva. The program, Honoring All Who Serve, will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs on …

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Students in Kent State’s American Sign Language/English interpreting program got hands-on experience interpreting for deaf visitors during Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

Video: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day

Students in Kent State’s American Sign Language/English interpreting program got hands-on experience interpreting for deaf visitors during Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

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Video: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day

The Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) presented its Annual Excellence in Workforce Development Award to the Multi-County Advanced Manufacturing Corridor, a partnership of Kent State at Tuscarawas and several economic development organizations.

Multi-County Advanced Manufacturing Corridor Project Honored With Ohio Economic Development Association Excellence Award

The Multi-County Advanced Manufacturing Corridor, a partnership that includes 5XÉçÇø at Tuscarawas, has received the annual Excellence in Workforce Development Award from the Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA).

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Multi-County Advanced Manufacturing Corridor Project Honored With Ohio Economic Development Association Excellence Award

The 5XÉçÇø at Salem campus hosted the first-ever STEM University, a free daylong event in September organized by the Columbiana County Educational Service Center for area students in pre-K through fifth grade.

Salem Campus Buzzed With Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

The 5XÉçÇø at Salem campus hosted the first-ever STEM University, a free daylong event in September organized by the Columbiana County Educational Service Center for area students in pre-K through fifth grade.

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Salem Campus Buzzed With Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

WKSU presents: Growing Ohio’s Startup Culture: An Exploradio Meetup

WKSU presents: Growing Ohio’s Startup Culture: An Exploradio Meetup

Ohio ranks seventh in new business creation, but last among larger states in integrating startups into the overall economy. That makes it hard to build momentum in the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. WKSU presents: Growing Ohio’s Startup Culture: An Exploradio Meetup Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.…

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