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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is among the nation's safest college campuses.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Police Keep Community Safe While Engaging in Peaceful Discourse  

Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s No. 1 priority is the safety of its students, faculty and staff. This has been seen demonstrated over the past few months as the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ community has held demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas war and other issues, such as abortion. 

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ President Todd Diacon applauds the graduating Fall Class of 2023 during a commencement ceremony.

President Diacon's Fall 2023 Commencement Speech Urges Graduates to Demonstrate Their Value as They Transition to Careers

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ President Todd Diacon delivered the Fall 2023 Commencement address and told the graduates to demonstrate their value with patience and gentleness.

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Snow around the Star Sphere near Franklin Hall

IN A FLASH: All Dressed in White

Snowfall earlier this week covered the Kent Campus in a blanket of white. 

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A covering of snow blankets the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ campus.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Closed Dec. 22-Jan. 1, University Offices Reopen Jan. 2

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ will be closed from Dec. 22, 2023, through Jan. 1, 2024. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2024. Spring classes begin on Jan. 16, 2024. To see a list of state-designated holidays and dates when the university is closed, please visit Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Academic Calendar.

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Graduates and their loved ones celebrated at 2023 Fall Commencements

IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride

Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as Âé¶¹´«Ã½ welcomed its newest class of graduates. 

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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ School of Fashion grad Dara Broadous

Designing Her Own Wedding Dress Was as Simple as 1,2,3,4

Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s School of Fashion gave Dara Broadous the skills to design her dream wedding dress.

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Cybersecurity at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Stark

Be Cyber Safe: Cybersecurity Courses for 2024

Cybersecurity precautions can save you and your information from malware and other cyberattacks. Start your 2024 off right by becoming confident in your cybersecurity with the Division of Information Technology's new "Elevate Your Cyber IQ" modules to learn about viruses and malware, mobile device security, travel and more.

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A student works on a computer.

New Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Online Programs Aim to Help Fill Expected Workforce Needs of Cannabis Industry

Green Flower, an industry leader in cannabis education and training since 2014, is partnering with Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to launch four new cannabis-related certificate programs to prepare students for the emerging industry in the state.

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Lewis and President Diacon

Greeting the New Year in Golden Flashes Style

In a special meeting on Dec. 4, digital media production student Saida Lewis, was invited to meet with Âé¶¹´«Ã½ President Todd Diacon to discuss the creative inspiration for her winning design selected in a recent holiday card design competition.

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Student-made blown glass items at the School of Art Holiday Sale

Buy Flash-Made at The School of Art Holiday Sale

The School of Art Holiday Sale is Dec. 7 and 8 in the Center for the Visual Arts Gallery.

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