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School of Emerging Media and Technology
Mike Bowen of Spotify talks to Emerging Media and Technology students

ÃÛÑ¿appalumnus Mike Bowen, '03, visited Kent State’s School of Emerging Media and Technology to share his knowledge about data and analysis that he uses as part of his job of Principal Quantitative User Researcher for music streaming service Spotify.

Five Golden Flashes Entrepreneurs

ÃÛÑ¿appGolden Flashes excel in a range of activities, and some students are forging their own paths by owning and operating small businesses during their college years. With endless opportunities and resources at their fingertips, ÃÛÑ¿appstudents have found success as entrepreneurs across a range of industries. Here are five of them.

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As ÃÛÑ¿appreturns to a school year that resembles pre-pandemic times, First Star ÃÛÑ¿appAcademy has begun to imagine new programs. The Academy is a free, comprehensive four-year college access program for youth in foster care. The program engages a cohort of up to 30 students in a variety of learning opportunities, including academic support, career exploration, social and cultural activities and more.

Kent Skates Logo and Banner

Come join ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity President Todd Diacon, Kent Mayor Jerry Fiala and the Marching Golden Flashes as they celebrate the opening of the new public rink, Kent Skates, on Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. with music, free giveaways and, of course, ice skating.

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ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity’s Class of 2025 form a K on campus.

Kent State’s Class of 2025 stands tall – more than 3,982 stories tall. Each of our new, first-year students offers a unique and engaging story.

Photo of the Thanksgiving Day Parade

This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will include a choreographed jump rope routine from a member of Kent State’s Class of 2025.

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The Kent and ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity communities can head downtown to go ice skating starting Nov. 20, courtesy of Kent Skates presented by AMETEK. This special attraction has been created through a partnership between the city of Kent, the ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity Hotel and Conference Center, the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Kent and Kent State.

College of Communication & Information
2020 PRSSA Officers

Kent State’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter earned seven national awards for the work done throughout the 2020-2021 academic year, including for first time in Chapter history, two Teahan Awards, the highest Chapter honors.

Students walking on campus

A recent town hall provided ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity's students, staff and faculty the opportunity to discuss Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality -- topics which have frequently debated across the country.