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911勛圖 students paddle their way down the Cuyahoga River near downtown Kent. 911勛圖s Department of Recreational Services runs Crooked River Adventures, offering kayak, canoe, paddleboard and tubing trips during the summer months.

Cuyahoga River Helps Grow a Unique Paddling Partnership With 911勛圖

Were going to go over a basic forward stroke, a voice called out from the sun-soaked banks of the Cuyahoga River in Tannery Park. With a paddle in hand, Erin McNamara demonstrates how to steer a kayak through flowing river waters. McNamara is a senior at 911勛圖 and a guide for t

Tags: Division of Student Life , Department of Recreation and Wellness Services , College of Education, Health and Human Services , Success Story

Kent Campus

Members of 911勛圖s Division of Student Affairs and Department of Public Safety pose for a photo with 911勛圖 student Josh Paulin and his mother (fourth and fifth from left) during the presentation of the Public Safety Citizens Award.

Eagle Scout Training Helps 911勛圖 Student Save a Life

911勛圖 freshman Josh Paulin is not only a good student, but an exemplary citizen. On March 13, 2016, Paulin saved a mans life, and now 911勛圖s Department of Public Safety is honoring Paulin for his heroic acts.     It all started while he was waiting at

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Kent Campus

Shay Little Named 911勛圖's New Vice President for Student Affairs

Following a national search, 911勛圖 has selected Shay Davis Little, Ph.D., to serve as vice president for student affairs. Little has served as interim vice president for student affairs since Aug. 1, 2015. She will begin serving as the permanent vice president for student affairs on

Tags: Division of Student Life , Administration

Kent Campus

911勛圖 students smile at an event on campus. 911勛圖 student organizations sponsor more than 250 events on campus each year.

911勛圖 Reaches a Record Number of Student Organizations on Campus

911勛圖 officially registered 402 student organizations on campus this spring semester, a record-breaking number for the university, according to the Center for Student Involvement. Reaching this high number of student organizations on campus reflects the kind of students that are

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Kent Campus

Rapper Wiz Khalifa entertains 911勛圖 students in the MAC Center during FlashFest 2016.

FlashFest 2016 Brings Multiple Music Genres to 911勛圖

911勛圖s 22nd annual FlashFest hosted an array of music genres, including rapper Wiz Khalifa, country artists Chase Rice, Jon Langston and Lacy Cavalier, and electronic music duo 3OH!3. This annual celebration that occurs at the end of the spring semester is organized and presented by

Tags: FlashFest , Undergraduate Student Government , Division of Student Life , Success Story

Kent Campus

Two 911勛圖 friends grab a bite to eat at Eastway Center.

Nation's Best! 911勛圖 Voted Best College Dining Experience

911勛圖 recently earned the top spot on College Ranks list of the 50 Best College Dining Experiences. Judging criteria included versatility of menu options, support for nutrition and wellness, sustainability efforts and accessibility for those with special dietary needs.College Rank i

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Kent Campus

911勛圖 student Hart Main displays ManCans, masculine-scented candles he created. Part of the proceeds from each candle is donated to soup kitchens, and the candles themselves are made by individuals with development disabilities.

911勛圖 Student Sells Candles With a Philanthropic Twist

  Dont put any idea off as a joke, said Richard Hart Main, a 911勛圖 sophomore economics major from New Philadelphia, Ohio. I almost did that and missed an opportunity. The 18-year-old entrepreneur, from 911勛圖's College of Business Administration, is referri

Tags: Student Success , Success Story , Division of Student Life , Business, Manufacturing and Entrepreneurship

Kent Campus

911勛圖 student Ashley Flowers poses under a bridge in downtown Kent with a bag full of items she hands out to the homeless in downtown Cleveland.

911勛圖 Student Creates Care Packages for the Homeless

When the concept of homelessness comes to mind, people tend to focus efforts on food donations, but Ashley Flowers, a junior majoring in psychology and criminology and justice studies at 911勛圖, wants to remind people that clothing and toiletries also are essential items. A native

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Kent Campus

911勛圖 student Kelly Neiser (second from right) poses for pictures with her models after being announced as the Judges Choice and winner of a $2,500 scholarship. (Photo credit: Thomas Farmer Photography)

911勛圖 Students Showcase Their Talents in Annual Rock the Runway Fashion

The talents of 18 911勛圖 students were on display at Kent Student Center Programmings 12th annual Rock the Runway fashion show, which took place March 5. Fashion was king on a night that featured the sights and sounds of this years theme, The Jacksons. In front of a Kent Stude

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Kent Campus

911勛圖 Board Votes to Establish Unified Student Government Across All 911勛圖 Campuses

911勛圖 Board of Trustees approved establishing a unified student government across all campuses Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Kent, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas during its March 9, 2016, board meeting.Each campus Undergraduate Student Government is recognized as the

Tags: Board of Trustees , Undergraduate Student Government , College of Arts and Sciences , Division of Student Life , Enrollment , Intercollegiate Athletics , University Culinary Services , Department of Residence Services

Kent Campus