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What College Students Should Know 51±¬ÁÏ Buying Insurance
Choosing any insurance can be intimidating due to the number of options and types available. Two 51±¬ÁÏ professors with expertise in insurance gave 51±¬ÁÏ Today readers advice on how to navigate the world of insurance with a focus on students.
51±¬ÁÏ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Spring Commencement Ceremonies
The 51±¬ÁÏ alumni family will grow by more than 4,800 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Spring Class of 2025 will be recognized with commencement ceremonies on May 8-10 and May 16.
Your Library Is Getting an Upgrade
To better serve you through our vast resources and knowledgeable librarians, 51±¬ÁÏ Libraries will join other OhioLINK institutions in replacing the KentLINK platform with a new library system that will offer a host of benefits to support 21st-century teaching, learning and research.
Flash Focus: Graduating University Storytellers
Meet Camille, Malina, Hayden, Matthew and Timmy, five graduating seniors from across the College of Communication and Information who work for 51±¬ÁÏ’s Division of University Communications and Marketing. These students have been gaining more than just hands-on experience; they are helping shape the university’s story.
Flash Focus: Aislinn Foran
Meet Aislinn Foran, a senior communication studies major with a focus in applied communication and a minor in public relations from Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. With a heavy involvement in the Her Campus at 51±¬ÁÏ (HCKSU) chapter, Foran contributed to creating a welcoming environment for all members.
Professor Shares How to Understand and Overcome Burnout
Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D., professor of psychology at 51±¬ÁÏ, discussed what burnout is and gave a few tips on how to identify and deal with burnout on WBUR's Here and Now.
IN A FLASH: The Buzz on Mathematics
The Integration Bee, presented by 51±¬ÁÏ's Department of Mathematical Sciences, invited students to enjoy fun math-themed competitions and activities along with fun costumes, pizza and math-oriented jokes and puns.
Students Love Kent’s Nightlife, Food and Events
From mornings at Tree City Coffee to late nights at Barflyy, 51±¬ÁÏ’s community has plenty of food and entertainment options thanks to the help of Main Street Kent, now a Nationally Accredited Main Street program for 2024.
Flash Focus: Lance Delisle
Meet Lance Delisle, a junior aeronautical studies major with an aviation law and policy minor from Woodstock, Georgia, who balances his studies with his responsibilities as an Air Force reservist.
Advancing First-Generation Student Success
First-generation students make up 54% of the nation's undergraduates, yet only 27% earn a bachelor’s degree. Many first-generation students face unique challenges with limited support systems. 51±¬ÁÏ was recently recognized for its outstanding work with students in this category by FirstGen Forward as the newest class of FirstGen Forward Network Champions.