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For Taylor Pierce, her first experience in Kent State’s Columbus Program in State Issues turned out to be more than most people would expect. She spontaneously entered and won a contest. She met Ohio’s governor and lieutenant governor. And, she considered a new career path. Not bad for a few weeks in a new city.

It took three years, a move from California to Ohio, and several other bumps in the road. Still, recent Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵAPP graduate Vincent AhSam-Kreiter has achieved his goals of earning a bachelor’s degree, becoming a registered nurse and being a newly commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force.

Students across campus anticipate voting for the first time in a presidential election, prompting a mix of feelings ranging from excitement to anxiety.

Hundreds of Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵAPP students use bikes and scooters to get around the university's two hundred and fifty-three acres of land. With that in mind, keeping your bikes and scooters safe and available to you at any time is extremely important.

Think about a time you finished reading a book that provided a new meaning and connection to you. Now imagine that book that changed and shaped a part of you being banned, unavailable to new readers. The Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵAPP community joined for the fourth annual open mic night Read-In to discuss banning and challenging books.

The Office of Intercultural Student Life, formerly known as International Student Affairs, has a new central location in the Kent Student Center, which has made it more accessible to international students. Along with the new location comes the mission to provide drop-in services for international students.

Homecoming Weekend at Kent State came with a full schedule of events including a parade, alumni activities, a tailgate and a football game at Dix Stadium.

All around campus - and on the streets of Kent -  there are signs that it's almost time for Kent State to erupt in a Blue and Gold celebration for Homecoming Weekend. 

Kent State Today will be following a group of six Golden Flashes for the 2024-25 academic year, chronicling their efforts and successes during the fall and spring semesters. The group of students are at various places in their Õ¬ÄÐÊÓƵAPP academic careers and will share their experiences throughout the year as they take part in our distinctive programs, research and global experiences.