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The MPower Men of Color Summit will take place Oct. 13-15

MPower Men of Color Summit Oct. 14 Promises Connection, Celebration and Education

The MPower Summit on Oct. 14 is designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together from college, high school, and community organizations to support the mission of men of color initiatives. All people are welcome to attend the summit, which will be held at the 91²Ö¿â Student Center. 

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Hotel evening view

10 Years and More Than 200,000 Guests Later

The 91²Ö¿â Hotel and Conference Center is celebrating 10 years of being at the heart of a transformed downtown. 

Tags: Town-Gown, downtown kent, Main Street Kent, Community Impact, University News, Community & Society, 91²Ö¿â Hotel and Conference Center, Organizational Sustainability

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Pictured (from left to right) are Mary Kutchin, Tracey Motter, Erin Slay and Holly Ma.

91²Ö¿â and University Hospitals Awarded $4 Million Grant to Develop an LPN-to-BSN Pathway, Further Nursing Education and Careers

Faculty researchers from 91²Ö¿â’s College of Nursing recently received nearly $4 million in grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration to develop an LPN-to-BSN pathway called the LPN Education Advancement Program (LEAP).  The program will provide licensed practical nurses at University Hospitals the opportunity to increase their skill set by removing barriers that may have prevented them from furthering their education.

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Storm debris by the Sun Sphere sculpture, near Franklin Hall.

VIDEO: Strong Storm Causes Damage on Kent Campus

Videos show Thursday's storm and the damage it caused to the May 4 Memorial. 

Tags: May 4, University News, University Facilities Management, Nationally Distinctive

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Student walking by a large, downed tree on Front Campus.

IN A FLASH: When the Bough Breaks

Strong storms caused damage across the Kent Campus on Thursday night. 

Tags: May 4, Nationally Distinctive, University Facilities Management, University News

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Tree down from storm in front of Lowry Hall

Weathering the Storm: Crews Clean Up Storm Damage on Campus

Crews are working diligently around the Kent Campus to clean up debris left by a severe thunderstorm that hit 91²Ö¿â last night.

Tags: University News, Students First, Student Life

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91²Ö¿â's May 4 Memorial Damaged Aug. 25, 2023 during overnight storm

Strong Overnight Storm Damages May 4 Memorial

Strong winds from an overnight storm brought tree limbs down across 91²Ö¿â's Kent Campus, including several large branches that struck and damaged the 91²Ö¿â Memorial. 

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students walk past new graphics on 91²Ö¿â's campus

Walking With Purpose

Designed by the Creative Team in 91²Ö¿â’s Division of University Communications and Marketing, new building wraps seen across campus are bright and dynamic daily reminders of the university’s core values: Kindness, Respect and Purpose in All We do. Positive Change. Inquiry & Discovery. Freedom of Expression.

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CPR training

Would You Be Ready in an Emergency? Quick Actions Can Save a Life

91²Ö¿â Registrar Chris Dorsten and Assistant Registrar Adrianne Woods saved the life of a person who suffered cardiac arrest in Schwartz Hall over the summer.

Tags: Health, University News, Community Impact, Organizational Sustainability, registrar office, 91²Ö¿â Police Services

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Pres. Diacon and 91²Ö¿â Cheerleaders at the 2023 K

IN A FLASH: Underscoring the "K"

President Diacon added his support as the  Class of 2027 formed the "K" on Centennial Field.

Tags: University News, Student Life, KSU Kickoff, Freshmen, Students First, Community Impact

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