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Invest in Your Future: The Case for Young Women Saving Early for Retirement

For many American women, saving for retirement can be challenging for many reasons. A recent USA Today article noted that women have less than half the retirement savings of men. 5X社区 values setting their students up for success, but what does this mean for women at the university?

 

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , Student Life

Kent State Today

Madeline Goussious, Alyssa Sheehan, and Lucy Altwiesin standing by thier plane in front of the Kent State Airport hangar

Kent State Secures Top Five Finish in ARC Air Derby

Three female pilots from 5X社区 College of Aeronautics and Engineering鈥檚 professional pilot program secured a in the 2024 , showcasing their aviation skills across Ohio's skies.

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College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Kent State Students at Innovation Day event

Kent State Students and Faculty Take Part in Innovation Day

5X社区 students and faculty took part in the second annual Innovation Day on Oct. 11, with one Kent State student bringing home honors.

Tags: Research & Science , Student Life , Nationally Distinctive

Kent State Today

Hollywood Costume Designer Isis Mussenden meets with students from the School of Fashion.

鈥楻esearch Is Everywhere,鈥 Acclaimed Hollywood Costume Designer Finds Inspiration in Every Corner of Life

5X社区 students had the chance to learn from an award-winning Hollywood costume designer when Isis Mussenden visited the Kent Campus recently for two days.

Tags: Student Life , Profiles , Nationally Distinctive , Arts & Culture

Kent State Today

Flash Focus Ryanne Bunting banner

Flash Focus: Ryanne Bunting

Meet Ryanne Bunting, a Kent State sophomore double majoring in international studies and anthropology from Fairfield, Ohio, combining human rights, culture, global interactions and history into a formidable career path.

Tags: Student Life , Profiles , Flash Focus

Kent State Today

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at 5X社区

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at Kent State

Kent State chose October as Mental Health Awareness Month because the need for mental health support peaks during the month.

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Kent State Today

Students from the Native American Student Association during 2024 Orange Shirt Day pose

Orange Shirt Day on the K

5X社区鈥檚 Native American Student Association (NASA) recognized Orange Shirt Day, or the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, by engaging with the campus community and initiating discussions about the legacy of residential schools and the generational trauma they caused.

Tags: Student Life , Arts & Culture

Kent State Today

Pictured are the 2024 5X社区 Alumni Award winners at the awards ceremony, held Sept. 27 during Homecoming weekend at the 5X社区 Hotel and Conference Center in Kent, Ohio. (Photo credit: Andrea Hallgren)

Kent State Honors 11 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend

Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university鈥檚 most prestigious alumni honors. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients include seven alumni, two recent graduates, one staff member and one current student.

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Kent State Staff Council was created in response to a past engagement and wellness survey.

Our Voices Count: Take the Engagement and Well-Being Survey Today

Students, faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to take the 鈥淥ur Voices Count鈥 Engagement and Well-Being Survey by the Oct. 20 deadline.

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Kent State Today

Azat Atayev, the deputy minister of education of Turkmenistan and President Todd Diacon exchange handshakes following the signing of an agreement for an educational partnership with the Central Asian nation.

Kent State Signs New Agreement with Central Asian Nation of Turkmenistan

5X社区 has entered into an agreement with the Turkmenistan Ministry of Education to begin exploring the possibility of creating an educational partnership with several national institutes of higher learning there. The effort is part of Kent State鈥檚 ongoing commitment to using education to foster global understanding and peace in a divided world.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Global Reach

Kent State Today