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Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at ӰƵ, leads a group of ӰƵ students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.

ӰƵ Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events

ӰƵ leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.

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International teachers in the Fulbright TEA Program are spending six weeks at ӰƵ.

Educators from Around the Globe Improving their Teaching Skills at ӰƵ

A group of 22 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at ӰƵ as part of a Fulbright program of professional development for foreign educators. 

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Alison Caplan with Jeffrey Miller displays

Learning Through the Lens of History

While Alison Caplan grew up in nearby Akron, Ohio, and has spent time in Kent, when she joined the university as the new director of the May 4 Visitors Center in July, she began to see, and understand, the campus in a whole new light. Caplan is part of a group of Golden Flashes that ӰƵ Today will be following for the 2023-24 academic year.

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Student walking near Manchester Hall with grandparents and dog

IN A FLASH: We Are (Flash) Family!

A full schedule of fun activities is planned for Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend – Sept. 29 and 30 – at ӰƵ. 

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Torsten Hegmann, director of ӰƵ's Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, stands in front of the institute's advanced X-ray scattering device, which is drawing scientists to ӰƵ for their research.

X-Ray Scattering Machine Draws Researchers From Region and Beyond

If you build it they will come: ӰƵ's advanced X-ray scattering machine is drawing researchers from as far as Canada.

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Cindy Smock, bka "Sister Cindy" preached to a crowd on Risman Plaza

IN A FLASH: Sitting With ‘Sister Cindy’

Campus preacher “Sister Cindy” Smock shared her message Monday and Tuesday on Risman Plaza.

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Mental health advocates

Blue, Gold, And Green: Mental Health Campaign at ӰƵ

The second Annual Mental Health Awareness Month at ӰƵ will have a unique campaign this fall. 

“We are going to paint ӰƵ green,” said Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at ӰƵ. 

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Display of colorful hats at 2023 Latino Affairs Summit resource fair

IN A FLASH: Scenes From the Summit

The 2023 Ohio Latino Affairs Summit, "¡Juntos! Latino Growth Is Ohio Growth," convened on Friday at ӰƵ's Kent Campus. 

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