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How an International Alumna Designed Her Future at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì graduate Luana Johnson highlights how the American Academy partnership and the university's elite design labs provided the professional access needed to launch a global career.

Tags: Student Life , Global Reach , Arts & Culture , Students First

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Student Support Is Tops in the Nation

At ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University, student support is a daily practice carried out by hundreds of dedicated professionals across departments, campuses and programs – from the advisors who help first-generation students navigate financial aid deadlines to the staff members who welcome veterans transitioning to campus life.

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IN A FLASH: Could It Be... Springtime?

Spring rain showers and warming temperatures are inspiring flowers and plants to bloom and students to enjoy spending more time outdoors.

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Flash Focus: Ayna Tazhiyeva

Meet Ayna Tazhiyeva, a first-year double major in communication studies and international studies, from Turkmenistan, Central Asia.  Combining her studies with a role at University Libraries, Tazhiyeva finds her voice through research and community connection.

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Emma Klein, student-athlete and Honors College member

From Ontario to Kent: Emma Klein's Honors Journey

Originally from Vaughan, Ontario, Emma Klein made the transition to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University not only for academic excellence but also for personal growth and a collegiate sports experience. Now in her sophomore year, she is a part of the Honors College, a member of the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Division I women’s soccer team, and is a member of Phi Delta Epsilon.

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Behind the Scenes of Campus Safety: Stocking Epinephrine

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Culinary Services faces the daily challenge of serving more than 20,000 meals to students, staff, and faculty. The increasing number of food allergies further complicates this task.

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New Interest‑Based Theme Communities Prioritize Student Connection

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University is preparing to introduce a major shift in its residential experience with the launch of Theme Communities starting in fall 2026. The new model focuses on specific interests or student experiences.

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Tips for Finding and Scoring Scholarships with ScholarshipUniverse

Scholarships remain one of the most powerful ways to make higher education more affordable. They don’t just lighten the financial load; they open doors, expand opportunities and help students focus more on learning and less on financial stress. At ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì, students have access to tools that make the search easier and more strategic, especially through ScholarshipUniverse, the university's personalized, scholarship-matching platform.

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University Libraries Launches New ‘Perfectly ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’ App to Streamline Library Resources

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Libraries has gone mobile, so students, staff and faculty can more easily navigate the wide array of assets the library houses from anywhere. University Libraries acquired the app in partnership with OhioLINK and then configured it to make it “perfectly ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì."

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Bamboo Grand Opening

IN A FLASH: Do You Bamboo?

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students explored a new dining option on campus as Bamboo had its grand opening in The Hub.

Tags: Student Life , Students First , University Culinary Services , Kent Student Center , Division of Student Life

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