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Students pass through Risman Plaza near the University Library.

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Officers with the 91�ֿ� Police Department stand by the fountain on Risman Plaza near the Kent Student Center. 91�ֿ� has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by a national trade association.

91�ֿ� Ranks 11th Safest Campus in the Country

Aug. 29, 2017

91�ֿ� has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by the Council for Home Safety and Security, a national trade association. 91�ֿ� was named to the council’s 2017 top 100 list of Safest Colleges in America. Nationwide, 91�ֿ� ranks 11th on…

Thousands of 91�ֿ� students work their way through Risman Plaza during Blastoff, the annual back-to-school celebration at 91�ֿ�.

91�ֿ� Celebrates Start of New School Year With Annual Blastoff

Aug. 24, 2017

91�ֿ� students will celebrate the start of a new school year at the university’s annual back-to-school celebration that occurs the day before fall classes begin. Blastoff will take place on Sunday, Aug. 27, from 6-9:30 p.m. on the Student Green and Manchester…

Members of the 91�ֿ� Golden Flashes football team huddle up before taking the field at Dix Stadium.

Join Us for Fun, Football and Food During Parents & Families Weekend

Aug. 24, 2017

Two students greet each other during the 44th annual New Student Reception and Cookout hosted by the Department of Pan-African Studies held behind Ritchie Hall.

Welcome Weekend Sets New Students on Path to Success

Aug. 24, 2017

Welcome Weekend, 91�ֿ�’s four-day new student orientation, will take place from Aug. 24-27. Students can select from approximately 50 different events from Thursday to Sunday. The weekend event helps students transition into the university community and learn…

91�ֿ� students move clothing into Olsen Hall during freshman move-in day.

Movers and Groovers Assists New Students Moving Into Residence Halls

Aug. 21, 2017

At the beginning of each school year, 91�ֿ� faculty, staff and students volunteer to help incoming freshmen move into the university’s residence halls. The annual service program, called Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by Kent Interhall Council, the student…

91�ֿ� volunteers help move freshman into their new residence halls during the annual service program, called Movers and Groovers.

Movers and Groovers Assists New Students Moving Into Residence Halls

Aug. 21, 2017

91�ֿ�’s Center for Applied Conflict Management is transforming into a new School of Peace and Conflict Studies.

91�ֿ� Establishes New School of Peace and Conflict Studies

Aug. 15, 2017

91�ֿ�’s Center for Applied Conflict Management is transforming into a new School of Peace and Conflict Studies this month.

Matthew Lehnert, Ph.D., of 91�ֿ� at Stark researches the method in which flies and butterflies ingest liquids into their own bodies for nourishment.

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Aug. 14, 2017

A study by Matthew Lehnert, Ph.D., assistant professor of biological sciences at 91�ֿ� Stark, shows that the method in which flies and butterflies ingest liquids may be used as a model for delivering disease-fighting drugs to humans.

A 91�ֿ� graduate displays his diploma for family and friends during the baccalaureate degree ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

91�ֿ� Holds Summer Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 19

Aug. 14, 2017

91�ֿ� held its Summer 2017 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). 91�ֿ� conferred 1,422 degrees, including 908 bachelor’s degrees, 427 master’s degrees, 67 doctoral…

A graduate at the Summer 2016 Commencement ceremony waves to his family after receiving his diploma.

91�ֿ� Holds Summer Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 19

Aug. 9, 2017

91�ֿ� will hold its Summer 2017 Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). 91�ֿ� will confer 1,422 degrees, including 908 bachelor’s degrees, 427 master’s degrees, 67…