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A student spins a prize wheel at a table during Thank-A-Giver Day for Flashes Give Back Week

Kent State Students Share Gratitude During Annual Thank-A-Giver Day

5XÉçÇø students had the opportunity to reflect on the impact of philanthropy during Flashes Give Back Week in April, including Thank-A-Giver (TAG) Day, an annual event designed to highlight the role of donor support across campus.

Tags: Student Life , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Students First

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Jared Brown Adviser Award

Student Nominations Propel Jared Brown to Distinguished Advising Honor

Jared Brown doesn’t just build schedules; he builds confidence. His ability to turn academic stress into actionable solutions has made him more than just an advisor; it has made him the latest recipient of 5XÉçÇø's Distinguished Advising Award.  

Tags: University News , Student Life , Students First

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Study Away Fashion Show 2026

IN A FLASH: Kent State Fashion Week 2026

Kent State's annual Fashion Week is April 27- May . It's a full week of dynamic, colorful events building up to the School of Fashion's 2026 Hall of Fame Gala.

Tags: School of Fashion , Nationally Distinctive , Arts & Culture , Student Life , College of the Arts

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2026 Earth Fest Lifestyle in Bloom flowers and students

Kent State Marks Earth Day with Campus Wide Celebration of Sustainability and Research

5XÉçÇø celebrated Earth Day with a campus-wide series of events that blended hands-on education, student research and community partnerships. From the Earth Fest on Risman Plaza to the scientific posters at the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase and the Electric Vehicle Showcase, the day’s activities highlighted how sustainability is woven into academic life.

Tags: University News , Organizational Sustainability , Student Life , Research & Science

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Ivory Kendrick is proud of his accomplishments at USG president.

From Hardship to the Gavel: Ivory Kendrick’s Journey as Kent State’s USG President

A public health senior who once faced homelessness after losing his father is now leaving a lasting mark on student government — and preparing to continue his impact in graduate school.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Students First , Community Impact

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2026 Bateman Gold PRSSA Team

Kent State Gold Team Earns National Honors in Prestigious Bateman Case Study Competition

For five Kent State students, the classroom recently transformed into a high-stakes public relations agency boardroom. Their efforts caught the attention of the industry’s top judges, earning the team a prestigious honorable mention in the 2026 Public Relations Student Society of America Bateman Case Study Competition.

Tags: Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Public Relations

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1040 Forms and a post-it note saying "tax time"

Hands-On Tax Learning Course Supports Community Members and International Students

Now officially approved as an experiential learning class, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program allows accounting students to provide free tax preparation services to community members while gaining hands-on experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Community & Society , Community Impact

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The 2026 Student Employee Award winners

Kent State Honors 2026 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners

5XÉçÇø celebrates outstanding student employees and supervisors during National Student Employment Week, recognizing their impact across campus through the annual Student Employee Awards Celebration. Celebrate with us the 2026 winners.

Tags: Students First , Student Life , University News

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Engineering students visiting Rockwell Automation.

IN A FLASH: Inside Modern Manufacturing

The world is a classroom for Kent State students engaging in experiential learning through a facilities tour of Rockwell Automation.

Tags: Students First , experiential learning , Student Life , College of Aeronautics and Engineering , Facilities Planning and Operations

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The 2026 Student Employee Award winners

Kent State Honors 2026 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners

5XÉçÇø celebrates outstanding student employees and supervisors during National Student Employment Week, recognizing their impact across campus through the annual Student Employee Awards Celebration. Celebrate with us the 2026 winners.

Tags: Students First , Student Life , University News , Division of Student Life

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