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A miniature fairytale house

When Life is a Fairytale

In Noelle Bowles’ classroom, fairytales come to life through the eyes of her students. Bowles, associate professor of English at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University at Trumbull, teaches lessons that extend past the storybook and onto the pages of real life.

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Graduate student Lilian Keister takes part in an exercise during a peace conference in Kigali, Rwanda.

‘The Trip Changed My Perspective on Life’

Her first education abroad experience gave graduate student Lilian Keister an up-close view of a culture rooted in kindness and forgiveness.

 

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Kier Gaines and Angelique Daniels

Mental Health Campaign Reminds Us to Reduce the Stigma, Seek Help and Refer a Flash

The two-hour Mental Health Campaign kickoff, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom on Tuesday, Oct. 10, was well attended by the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì community. 

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Hundreds of locks fastened to Kent's Main Street Bridge

IN A FLASH: Kent's 'Locks of Love'

Kent's Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade. 

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Voter registration drive

Last Day for Voter Registration

Oct. 10 is the deadline for registering for this November’s election.

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FAFSA Form

Changes to the FAFSA: Important Information to Know

While the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has experienced changes over the years, the upcoming 2024-25 FAFSA year will introduce significant changes for students and families. These changes may have implications for students and their ability to gain access to federal financial aid.

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woman checks cellphone

Have You Updated Your Profile Yet?

Changes have now been made to Rave, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s Emergency Communication System, which is used to send Flash ALERTS as text messages when important information needs to be distributed in a timely fashion, such as during a safety crisis or weather emergency. 

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Bob Christy, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s senior photography coordinator, holds his camera while covering Spring 2022 Commencement.

Focusing on the Man Behind the Camera

Serving under four university presidents, Bob Christy is a witness to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University history. His photos document the university's people, places and points in time. Get to know Christy as ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Today takes a closer look at the man behind the camera.

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students Ryan Aquilani of Philadelphia, Pa., and Holly Atkinson of Dayton, Ohio, make fidget tools as part of Disability Awareness Month, sponsored by Student Accessibility Services.

Everyone’s Got Something: Celebrating Disabilities

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Student Accessibility Services is celebrating October as Disability Awareness Month, with events and activities to spread the word to students that they are not alone in their struggle and that help is available. 

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