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Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íøâ€™s MLK Celebration Focuses on Following Dr. King’s Principles: Live a Life of Love and Peace During Conflict

91¿´Æ¬Íø used its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Feb. 1 to inaugurate a new series of educational programs to help foster a better understanding of the many diverse voices in the university community. 

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Decorated door at DeWeese Health Center

IN A FLASH: Flashes Fight the Flu

On-campus flu vaccine clinics help keep Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø students, faculty and staff healthy throughout the flu season. 

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Students, faculty and staff discussed MLK's ideas about peace and conflict at 100 Plates.

A Community Discussion Over Lunch Focuses On MLK's Ideas 91¿´Æ¬Íø Peace and Conflict

The 100 Plates event allowed students, faculty and staff to discuss Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideas about peace and conflict. 

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An image of a healthy Black mother and child.

Shining a Light on Black Maternity Care: Movie Screening and Panel Discussion Planned for Black History Month

91¿´Æ¬Íøâ€™s Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, in conjunction with University Libraries, on Feb. 6 will host a movie screening and panel discussion for Black History Month addressing the increasing infant mortality rate among African Americans in Northeast Ohio. 

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Work continues on the Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Ice Arena

IN A FLASH: Ice Arena Renovations Continue

Work continues on the renovations and improvements to the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Ice Arena.

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Senior fashion design majors Mackenzie Karsten and Daniella Byrnes review candidates during model tryouts at Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø's School of Fashion

Strutting Our Stuff: Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íøâ€™s School of Fashion to Help Raise Money for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Students, faculty and alumni from 91¿´Æ¬Íøâ€™s world-renowned School of Fashion will be sending some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio. 

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Ivory Kendrick speaks during I Am First event.

Student Says Dad Would Be Proud to See Him Mentoring His Peers, Helping the Community

Sophomore public health major Ivory Kendrick has many irons in the fire this semester - along with academics, he is working as an intern and training his peers to be leaders.

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From left: George Sarkis, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Alum and CEO of 91¿´Æ¬Íø and Federal Communications Elizabeth Bartz, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik andSteve Millard

Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø donor is serious about local workforce development

Thirty years ago, 91¿´Æ¬Íø alumna Elizabeth Bartz had a big decision to make.  She had an excellent job in Washington, D.C., but was looking to move back home to Northeast Ohio. A 1980 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Bartz earned her master’s degree in politic…

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From left: George Sarkis, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Alum and CEO of 91¿´Æ¬Íø and Federal Communications Elizabeth Bartz, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik andSteve Millard

Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø donor is serious about local workforce development

Thirty years ago, 91¿´Æ¬Íø alumna Elizabeth Bartz had a big decision to make.   She had an excellent job in Washington, D.C., but was looking to move back home to Northeast Ohio. A 1980 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Bartz earned her master’s degree in pol…

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Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

‘A Promise Kept’

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris’ educational journey, but thanks to 91¿´Æ¬Íøâ€™s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

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