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![Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, leads a group of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy. Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, leads a group of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Kent%20State%20students%20tour%20Florence%2C%20Italy%2C%20with%20Kristin%20Stasiowski.jpg?VersionId=lVa.5scDoJMu5MoPPF6mrXJHZ0G262Rk)
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.
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In recognition of the generosity and commitment of James E. Mayer Jr. and Glen and Nancy Warner for their gifts toward a $500,000 endowment, the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Board of Trustees approved on Sept. 20 naming the main building at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ at Ashtabula as Susan J…
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![Students studying at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's College of Podiatric Medicine review foot X-rays. Students studying at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's College of Podiatric Medicine review foot X-rays.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Kent%20State%20College%20of%20Podiatric%20Medicine%20students%20review%20X-ray.jpg?VersionId=7ZA_omeh1V6ClIukKwcC7Awq0WBxBz5T)
The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Board of Trustees approved a revised tuition rate for students enrolled at the university’s College of Podiatric Medicine at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Rockwell Hall on the Kent Campus.
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![°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ College of Podiatric Medicine students in the Class of 2027 read the physician’s oath during the traditional white coat ceremony that signifies the start of podiatric medical school. °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ College of Podiatric Medicine students in the Class of 2027 read the physician’s oath during the traditional white coat ceremony that signifies the start of podiatric medical school.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/College%20of%20Podiatric%20Medicine%20-%20White%20Coat%20Ceremony%20-%20Class%20of%202027.jpeg?VersionId=MnqtCkiIy93A.B6thsOd889wbtA1Paa1)
Thanks to a nearly eight-year effort of various °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ administrators, Ohio students enrolled in the university’s College of Podiatric Medicine will see a significant reduction in tuition on their next semester’s bill and will graduate with less debt.
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![New °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ students cheer and wave rally towels during 2023 Convocation. New °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ students cheer and wave rally towels during 2023 Convocation.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/2023%20Convocation%20-%20students%20cheering.jpg?VersionId=7Ufjj81F7pGytofgGoF.OpMtazVocMTU)
More students have made the commitment to seek a degree from °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ and launch their futures as a Golden Flash. The university is celebrating the rise in Kent Campus enrollment for the first time in 10 years along with another strong freshman class and improved…
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![Education, healthcare and workforce development were discussed at the Ohio Latino Affairs Summit Education, healthcare and workforce development were discussed at the Ohio Latino Affairs Summit](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/Latino%20Affairs%20Summit-7%20Main%20Pic.jpg?VersionId=Pz8F7xyoDKeNqsGNTKBmYpkYzywLQyli)
The Ohio Latino Affairs Summit brought together about 500 participants in-person and virtually, including educators, legislators, state and local communities and stakeholders to discuss issues affecting the Latino communities and how best to improve them together.
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![New °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ students wave rally towels during 2023 Convocation. New °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ students wave rally towels during 2023 Convocation.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/2023%20Convocation%20-%20new%20students%20cheering.jpg?VersionId=nwdUwPOc3Kf8RT1O5bd0MfD2Fjb5N0Gb)
Once again, U.S. News & World Report validates °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s academic strengths with the university’s inclusion on several lists in the 2024 Best Colleges rankings.
The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 11:30 a.m. in the Fashion Library on the second floor of Rockwell Hall on the Kent Campus to consider the recommendations of the standing committees, proposed…
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s Center for Public Policy and Health in the College of Public Health was recently awarded $600,000 in grant funding to support the Northeast Ohio Mental Health Awareness Training, a collaborative project that will train teachers and relevant school…
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![The MPower Men of Color Summit will take place Oct. 13-15 The MPower Men of Color Summit will take place Oct. 13-15](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/08_MPowerSummit_1300x780%20.jpeg?VersionId=LvKGbQpGifieWd077TFx_YJY_PPK_Y4m)
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 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ…