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Artist Don Drumm poses with a photo of his sculpture that was shot on May 4, 1970, at 5XÉçÇø.

Heart of Steel

Three days after May 4, 1970, Akron artist Don Drumm went to the campus of 5XÉçÇø with a team of journalists from the Akron Beacon Journal. They wanted his perspective on one thing: a bullet hole in the 15-foot sculpture outside of Taylor Hall.   The abstract sculpture, which M…

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Kent Campus

A graduating 5XÉçÇø student adjusts his tassel before his Fall 2018 Commencement ceremony.

Public Universities Find Power in Numbers

5XÉçÇø is one of 130 public universities and systems nationwide that have joined forces to increase access to college, close the achievement gap and produce more degrees by 2025. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) launched the initiative, Powered by P…

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Kent Campus

Presidential Perspectives

Enduring Community The strength of this university community transcends any program, initiative or administration and is rooted in the values and ideals that define Kent State. In my final State of the University Address, I talked about how I am filled with great optimism for Kent State’s future,…

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Kent State Magazine

Kent State team wins Mission:Life international competition

Students Use Real-Life Immigrant Experiences to Win International Competition

A team of Kent State students took first place in the seventh annual Mission: Life international competition on November 12, which took place at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas.

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Kent State alumni and benefactors Fonda and John Elliot reflect on their time at the university.

Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving

John and Fonda Elliot, donors of the largest gift in 5XÉçÇø history, reflect on their transformational experiences at Kent State and offer advice to current students. 

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Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving

A 5XÉçÇø graduate celebrates as he crosses the stage during his Commencement ceremony.

Kent State Holds Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 14 and 15

The 5XÉçÇø alumni family will grow by nearly 3,000 new graduates as the university holds its Fall Commencement ceremonies. For the Kent Campus, Commencement ceremonies will take place Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).…

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Through an email-based service launched by University Communications and Marketing, students can ask The Brain, the sculpture located near Merrill Hall on the Kent Campus.

The Brain Comes Alive on Kent State’s Campus

Can I loft my bed? Is there a dining hall near my residence hall? Where am I able to park on campus? To answer these questions, students can ask The Brain on campus.

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The Brain Comes Alive on Kent State’s Campus

The 2018 Giving Tuesday campaign is a monthlong event, providing an expanded timeframe for giving, additional giving options and more occasions to have gifts matched.

Kent State’s Giving Tuesday 2018 Attains Record-Breaking Success

5XÉçÇøâ€™s Giving Tuesday 2018 broke the million-dollar mark for the second year in a row.

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Eriko Tanaka (right), Japanese program coordinator and lecturer, receives a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.

Japanese Program Coordinator and Lecturer Receives Outstanding Teaching Award

Eriko Tanaka, Japanese program coordinator and College of Arts and Sciences lecturer, received a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.

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Japanese Program Coordinator and Lecturer Receives Outstanding Teaching Award

5XÉçÇø President Beverly J. Warren offers a "thank you" on behalf of the university for a successful Giving Tuesday 2018.

Video: Record-Breaking Generosity on Giving Tuesday

Kent State President Beverly J. Warren offers gratitude for record-breaking contributions during Giving Tuesday 2018.    

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Video: Record-Breaking Generosity on Giving Tuesday