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American Heart Association Recognizes Kent State for Workplace Health Achievement
5XÉçÇø has achieved silver-level recognition from the American Heart Association for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace.

Kent State Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for Fifth Consecutive Year
5XÉçÇøâ€™s commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus has received acknowledgement from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for a fifth consecutive year.

Kent State Vies for Most Active University in 12-Week Challenge
The 12-week On the Move University Challenge begins Oct. 2 and provides Kent State faculty and staff with a blue and golden opportunity to move more, sit less and become the Most Active University in the nation!

Kent State Student Blankets Struggling Children with Warmth
A 5XÉçÇø student makes blankets to bring comfort to children going through difficult times.

When Caring for a Sick Pet Becomes Too Much

Video: 2017 Kent State Golden Flashes Football Intro
The 5XÉçÇø football team is in its 95th season of football. This new hype video debuted at the home opener at Dix Stadium on Sept. 9 when the Golden Flashes took on Howard University.

Mapping the Brain Activity of Buddhist Monks
Electroencephalogram (EEG) caps are helping 5XÉçÇø researchers unlock the secrets of the mind.

Kent State Study Shows How Optical Illusions May Help Fight Obesity
Kent State researchers build optical illusions into plates to see how they can help us choose smaller portions and ultimately lose weight.
Henry Winkler to Visit Kent State Stark as Part of Featured Speaker Series
He is best known as "The Fonz" on "Happy Days." On Oct. 10, Henry Winkler will share the story of his career and living with undiagnoised dyslexia.

Kent State Celebrates Diversity with a Show of Unity at Akron Pride 2017
Kent State takes part in the Equality March, kicking off Akron Pride 2017.