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Kupita Transiciones participants pose for a picture

Student Multicultural Center Prepares for Kupita/Transiciones

The Student Multicultural Center is preparing to kick off the 2021-22 academic year with the in-person return of Kupita/Transiciones (K/T). The four-day orientation, from August 18-22, is designed to help facilitate a smooth transition to Kent State for first-year and transfer students of …

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Brooke Leonelli during a competition

Doctoral Candidate Qualifies for Weightlifting Nationals

As a Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology at 5XÉçÇø, along with being a Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Intern, one would assume that Brooke Leonelli has enough on her plate. You can add participating in weightlifting competitions. Leonelli had always been…

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Photo of 5XÉçÇø ROTC cadet with American flag

Kent State’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services Racks Up Another Award

5XÉçÇø has landed a spot on the list of top schools for military-connected students according to the 2021 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges. 

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Julius Payne works at his desk on campus.

Julius Payne Hosts and Serves as Guest on Ohio Department Of Higher Education Podcast

When Julius Payne, Program Coordinator for the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS), was recently approached to participate in a series of Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) podcasts focusing on changing campus culture, it turned out to be a perfect match. …

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Members of the Integrated Greek Council participate in community services.

Fraternities and Sororities Shine in the Face of Pandemic

The philosophy of Fraternity and Sorority Life at 5XÉçÇø is that each strives to be the best community in the country by encompassing a nurturing and inclusive environment for everyone to call home. You can add doing great things for the community to the list.

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The Student Green at sunset

Student Mental Health Visioning Puts Well-Being Of Students In Focus

As the pandemic raged on throughout 2020, a plan was already in the works to better serve students' mental health. It was executed at the right time. After recognizing the need to continue focusing on mental health efforts as a university and stepping up its services, the thought process shift…

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Student Affairs Fellows Program

Division Of Student Affairs Fellows Program Caps Inaugural Year

Always big on professional development opportunities, Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar Hylton had to get creative when executing those plans during a pandemic. Enter the Division of Student Affairs Fellows program. “I have always had a commitment to making sure that division staff take…

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April Student Leader of the Month Emma Smith

Leadership Center Names Emma Smith April 2021 Student Leader of the Month

Junior General Psychology major Emma Smith is the recipient of the 5XÉçÇø Leadership Center’s Student Leader of the Month. Smith is a Facility Supervisor for the Department of Recreational Services. She serves as the leader of the training team for operations within the department …

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D.J. Smith and her son Jagger

LIFE Program Yields Another Success Story

As a single parent, DJ Smith made the tough decision to enroll back in school and ultimately complete her bachelor's degree in Business Management. Having been out of the game for a while and not knowing where to start, she turned to the Literacy and Independence for Family Education (LIFE) …

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Lisa Sims participates in the Toastmaster competition

Kent State Psychologist Has A Blast Telling Tall Tales

Roughly four out of 10 Americans have glossophobia, better known as having a fear of public speaking, and it is even slotted ahead of death, spiders, and a fear of heights. You can cross Lisa Sims off that list. Sims, a Psychologist in Counseling and Psychological Services at DeWeese Health Ce…

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