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A statue of Ambassador Edward F. Crawford on the Kent Campus

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Honors Ambassador Crawford with New Statue on Campus

As students prepare for the start of the Fall 2024 Semester at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó, one man who has contributed greatly to the future success of ¾ÛÉ«¸ó and its students is being honored this week.

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First-year students moved into ¾ÛÉ«¸ó residence halls on Aug. 13

First-Year Students Move Onto Campus Carrying Belongings, Excitement and Some Nervousness

¾ÛÉ«¸ó's president, faculty and staff helped the new Golden Flashes move into their residence halls.

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FAFSA Troubles? Help and Financial Aid Are Still Available

¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s financial aid administrators want students and their families who were caught in the snags of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid process to know that financial aid and help completing the application are still available. The FAFSA cycle for the 2024-25 school year is not over.

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Pete Buttigieg with Todd Diacon

IN A FLASH: U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó

When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited ¾ÛÉ«¸ó this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and ¾ÛÉ«¸ó alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center. 

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A new ¾ÛÉ«¸ó graduate smiles as he holds his diploma during his commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Matthew Brown, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó)

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony

The ¾ÛÉ«¸ó alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

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University Facilities Management crews working on the Risman Fountain

IN A FLASH: Getting Campus Ready

Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó in working order and looking great.

Tags: Summer, Fall Semester, University Facilities Management, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, University News, Students First

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Summer in Kent 2024

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. ¾ÛÉ«¸ó International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

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New ¾ÛÉ«¸ó graduates smile and celebrate as blue and gold streamers are launched into the air at the end of their commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign

¾ÛÉ«¸ó recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total. 

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Liam Aberle

¾ÛÉ«¸ó Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer

¾ÛÉ«¸ó's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.

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Summer Preview ¾ÛÉ«¸ó 2024

IN A FLASH: A Warm Welcome for Visiting Families

Summer Preview ¾ÛÉ«¸ó days give high school and transfer students and their families an opportunity to get to know ¾ÛÉ«¸ó. 

Tags: Finding Future Flashes, Community Impact, Students First, Admissions, Summer, High School Students, Transfer Students, University News, Community & Society

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