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Summer in Kent 2024

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's international student-athletes have an extraordinary sense of commitment to academics and athletics.

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's international student-athletes make an extraordinary commitment to leave their countries to study and train so far away from home. 

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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ in Pakistan

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ staffers travel the globe to share all that's great about our university and recently traveled to Pakistan to meet with high school students and counselors. 

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Turkey vulture atop a section of the University Library

A °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ staffer spotted an unusual visitor atop a section of the University Library. 

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Juneteenth Jubilee 2024

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ celebrated Juneteenth on Risman Plaza and the Student Green on June 18 with food, dancing and music. 

International Talent and Fashion Show

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ International Admissions’ Spring International Talent and Fashion Show celebrates cultural diversity.

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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ at Akron Pride 2023

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester. 

A rainbow flag adorns the Main Street Bridge in Downtown Kent for Pride Month.

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Ph.D. candidates Beau Shaniuk and Dana Oleskiewicz provide a historical context for the transgender experience and discuss the challenges the community faces in light of the increasing number of anti-trans bills being introduced across the country.

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Graduate Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing

As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ graduate, has not only overcome significant challenges during her time in the United States, but she’s also helping others in similar circumstances.

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Karamu 2024

Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados is an annual tradition celebrating all of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's graduating African American, Native American, Latinx, Hispanic and Multiracial undergraduate and graduate students.