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ӰƵ's Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration included a panel discussion entitled “Keeping Joy, Faith and ‘The Dream’ Alive in Uncertain Times” 

Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Emphasized Keeping Joy, Faith and “The Dream” Alive in Uncertain Times

ӰƵ's Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration included a panel discussion, “Keeping Joy, Faith and ‘The Dream’ Alive in Uncertain Times,” which offered thoughtful perspectives on hope, purpose and progress.

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Matilde Carboncini competes for ӰƵ, hails from Italy

From Florence to Florence

When Matilde Carboncini was walking through the streets of Florence, Italy, the summer before starting college, she stumbled upon something unexpected.

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This photo shows road construction along East Main Street at Horning Road.

IN A FLASH: Main Street Maneuvers

Improvements along Main Street near campus have created temporary detours and new traffic patterns.

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Campus cameras capture snow blanketing ӰƵ January 2026

Videos: Heavy Snow Quickly Blankets Campus

So what did it look like when Mother Nature aimed at ӰƵ with heavy snow?  ӰƵ Today got access to various cameras across the Kent Campus that showcased the snow's arrival. 

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Students sled ride during major snow storm on Jan. 26, 2026

Take That Mother Nature!

ӰƵ campuses reopened Tuesday with classes resuming at noon following a full closure Monday due to heavy snowfall from a major winter storm that blasted across Ohio and much of the eastern United ӰƵs.

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Lisa Borgerding, professor of science education.

IN A FLASH: Science Educator of the Year

A Professor in the ӰƵ's School of Teaching, Leadership, and Curriculum Studies was recognized as the 2026 Outstanding Science Educator of the Year.

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What You Need to Know ӰƵ Measles

Measles cases are increasing nationwide, including confirmed cases at several college campuses. While ӰƵ has not reported any cases, understanding this highly contagious disease can help our campus community stay informed and protected.

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MLK Celebration

ӰƵ Closed Jan. 19 for MLK Day 

The university will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 29 in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. 

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Graciela Alvarez Emerson earned a certificate in ӰƵ'sCommunity Health Worker Supervision Undergraduate Certificate program

Community Health Worker Supervisor Earns Certificate at ӰƵ

Graciela Alvarez Leon, a community health worker supervisor at the Cleveland Clinic, knows how life-changing support can be. “It’s about building trust and making sure patients know they’re not alone,” Leon said. 

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KSU mobile map screenshots, a student giving directions to another student

KSU Mobile for Flashes on the Go

Keeping up with ӰƵ's campus, classes and events can be a challenge. However, the updated ӰƵ mobile app (KSU Mobile) has a new refreshing look that makes it more user-friendly and tailored to both student, faculty and staff needs.

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