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Assistant Professor Erica Eckert, Ph.D., presents the Jerry M. Lewis Lecture on May 3, 2023 in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

Jerry Lewis Lecture Series Begins 53rd May 4 Commemoration

As someone who studied higher education administration, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Assistant Professor Erica Eckert, Ph.D., had always wondered what it would have been like to experience the May 4, 1970, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí shootings as a student affairs administrator. 

Tags: University News, May 4 Commemoration, May 4, May 4 50, Nationally Distinctive

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Emily Maslanka,(left) was among 34 ¹ú²úÂ×Àí students who worked at the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City, Mo.

Students Attend NFL Draft

Emily Maslanka was among 34 ¹ú²úÂ×Àí students who traveled to Kansas City in April 2023 to work the NFL draft through a partnership arranged by Mark Lyberger, associate professor in ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Sports Administration program in the School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration in the College of Education, Health and Human Services.  

Tags: Sports, University News, Student Life

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Children's collection at Annual Fashion Show

IN A FLASH: Young Fashionistas Take the Runway

¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Annual Fashion Show included several collections for children. 

Tags: University News, Community & Society, School of Fashion, Nationally Distinctive, Arts & Culture, Global Presence

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NYC Fashion watch party

Live in New York - The Annual ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Fashion Show

¹ú²úÂ×Àí's NYC Fashion campus hosted a livestreamed watch party of the Fashion Show in Kent. 

Tags: NYC Fashion, School of Fashion, University News, Global Reach, Nationally Distinctive, Alumni

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¹ú²úÂ×Àí Assistant Professor Richard Piet, Ph.D., has received a $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to aid in his ongoing neuroendocrinology research.

Research Looks at Link Between Circadian Rhythms and Reproductive Health

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Assistant Professor Richard Piet, Ph.D., has received a $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to aid in his ongoing neuroendocrinology research. 

Tags: Research & Science, University News, Nationally Distinctive

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Commencement tent on Manchester Field

IN A FLASH: Under the Big Tent

The large tent for next week's commencement ceremonies is being assembled on Manchester Field.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, University News, Spring Commencement, Commencement, Community & Society

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students laughing in class wearing Ksu gear

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Adapting to Declining Number of College-Aged Americans

Since 2008, the United States has begun to see a trending decline in birth rates. ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Collin Palmer spoke to about the ways universities are beginning to adapt to the looming decrease in the traditional college pool.

Tags: University News, Students First, Student Life

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¹ú²úÂ×Àí Library by night.

IN A FLASH: Late Nights at the Library

The University Library will be open until 2 a.m. most nights through May 9 for extended study hours.

Tags: Students First, Student Life, University News, University Libraries

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Speaker at None for Under 21 Event

Speakers Share Life-Saving Safety Messages at None 4 Under 21 Event

Approximately 1800 high school seniors from Portage County and neighboring school districts attended the Portage County Safe Communities’ 18th annual None 4 Under 21 and Choices Beyond Program. The program’s goal is to educate students about choices and consequences to help prevent impaired driving and accidents.

Tags: Community Impact, Community & Society, University News, Safety

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SMC staff with Legacy mural

A "Legacy" Is Revealed Inside Tri-Towers

A mural painted by a student was unveiled at the Student Multicultural Center Satellite Space. 

Tags: Student Multicultural Center, Arts & Culture, University News, Diverse ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, Community & Society

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