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Convocation 2025

Convocation Officially Welcomes 51±¬ÁÏ's Class of 2029

A high-energy rally welcomed 51±¬ÁÏ's Class of 2029 to the beginning of fall semester, as KSU Kickoff week continued. 

Tags: Convocation , Freshmen , Students First , University News , KSU Kickoff

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Late Night at The Library 2024.

IN A FLASH: Late Night at The Library

Each year as part of KSU Kickoff, 51±¬ÁÏ's University Library invites incoming students to get to know the library with games, giveaways and free pizza at Late Night at The Library. 

Tags: KSU Kickoff , University Libraries , Student Life , Students First

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Group of first-gen students

51±¬ÁÏ Alumni Tell a Tale of Success for TRIO Student Support Services

51±¬ÁÏ is celebrating another five years of federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program that helps propel first-generation college students, students from limited-income backgrounds and students with disabilities to academic success.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Students First , Community Impact

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Student volunteers help new students move into their residence halls.

Movin’ on Up: Students Begin Arriving at 51±¬ÁÏ for the 2025 Fall Semester

Filled-to-the-brim plastic totes, computers, desk lamps, excited students and harried parents – it’s the first day of move-in for 51±¬ÁÏ’s 2025 Fall Semester. The annual arrival of students to their residence halls began on Wednesday, Aug. 13, on the Kent Campus.

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Lisa O'Connell Receives Her Degree at 51±¬ÁÏ's August 2025 Ceremony

‘I’m Looking Forward to It; Crossing the Stage as a Graduate, Instead of as a Planner'

After planning and supporting hundreds of ceremonies and events at 51±¬ÁÏ, Lisa O'Connell, director of University Events and Protocol, got a graduate's-eye-view of summer commencement ceremonies as she walked the stage to receive her graduate degree as part of 51±¬ÁÏ's Class of 2025. 

Tags: Summer Commencement , University News , Student Life , Students First

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Education Abroad Galapagos Islands.

IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin

This summer, a group of 51±¬ÁÏ students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. 

Tags: Research and Science , Students First , College of Arts and Sciences , Department of Biological Sciences , Education Abroad , Office of Global Education

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Fashion designer Christian Siriano meets with 51±¬ÁÏ School of Fashion students.

Christian Siriano: ‘51±¬ÁÏ Interns Are Always Amazing’

Acclaimed New York fashion designer Christian Siriano told 51±¬ÁÏ School of Fashion students to practice their craft with dedication, accept criticism and learn from it, but to remember that they will never please everyone.

Tags: Student Life , Students First , Nationally Distinctive , School of Fashion , Arts & Culture

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A new 51±¬ÁÏ graduate smiles as she holds her diploma during her commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Bob Christy, 51±¬ÁÏ)

Cheers to the Summer Class of 2025: 51±¬ÁÏ Celebrates New Graduates

The 51±¬ÁÏ alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2025 will be recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9. 

Tags: University News , Students First , Commencement , Summer Commencement

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The fountain at the 51±¬ÁÏ Student Memorial Garden.

IN A FLASH: A Place of Quiet Contemplation

Dedicated in April 2015, The Student Memorial Garden on Manchester Field was created as a place of reflection and remembrance of all 51±¬ÁÏ students who have died. 

Tags: Students First , University News , Community & Society , University Facilities Management

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Copley High School senior Grant Hyne used his Eagle Service Project to add a Hammock Hangout to campus.

Eagle Scout Project Provides 51±¬ÁÏ Students a Place to Hang Out

Copley High School senior Grant Hyne developed Hammock Hangout on the Kent Campus as part of an Eagle Scout service project.

Tags: Student Life , Community and Society , Students First

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