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The Dec. 2, 2022 fire at the former Star of the West mill complex.

Mill Fire in Downtown Kent Remains Under Investigation

The cause of a fire that burned for two days last week at the historic Star of the West mill complex remains undetermined. 

Tags: Community & Society , University News , Community Impact

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Dancers rehearse for "Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes"

IN A FLASH: Dancers Take Flight

"Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes" has performances Dec. 2-4 on the Kent Campus.

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , Nationally Distinctive , School of Theatre and Dance , Arts & Culture , In a Flash

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Downtown Kent Mill Fire

Fire Erupts in Downtown Kent


On Friday morning, 17cÍøÒ³°æ issued an advisory to the community about a fire that erupted at the former Star of the West mill in downtown Kent. Though the smoke is visible from campus, there is no danger on campus as the fire is contained to downtown.

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Mahtab Tehrani,BS'11, Ph.D.,'18, and first year student Goli Kovoosi, discusses the unrest that is taking place in her home country.

Iranian Members of 17cÍøÒ³°æ Community Say: We're Here to Ask You to Support Us

A standing-room-only crowd gathered to hear 17cÍøÒ³°æ alumna Mahtab Tehrani, Ph.D., and first-year student Goli Kavoosi, discuss how the denial of human rights in Iran impacts us all and the tangible actions that Americans can take to help.

Tags: University News , Community & Society , Global Reach

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Vaneet Kaur, Ph.D., (top left) assistant professor at 17cÍøÒ³°æ Stark Campus, took part in a spring break trip to Mexico with students to study sustainable agricultural practices.

Stark Campus Professor Looks for Ways to Support Stark County Businesses

Vaneet Kaur, Ph.D., assistant professor of Management and Information Systems at 17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s Stark Campus recently was featured in The Repository, Canton, Ohio newspaper for her work on promoting business ideas to help the local economy. 

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The 17cÍøÒ³°æ Farmers Market at the DI Hub

Final Farmers’ Market of Fall

Shop the final 17cÍøÒ³°æ Farmers’ Market of Fall today at the DI Hub.

Tags: Organizational Sustainability , University News , Student Life , Community & Society , Community Impact

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Students eat, meet and greet in the Kent Student Center

Eat, Meet, Greet and Study: Alumni Cherish the Memories They Made at Kent Student Center 

As students, faculty and staff celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kent Student Center, alumni, who read about the milestone on social media took, time to reminisce about the fun and fond memories they made at the facility.

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Students learn techniques to help people feel better.

IN A FLASH: Building Back Better

Students at 17cÍøÒ³°æ's East Liverpool Campus learn to use physical therapy to help people recover. 

Tags: East Liverpool , Community & Society , Health , Community Impact , In a Flash

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Sign outside of 17cÍøÒ³°æ's LGBTQ+ Center

17cÍøÒ³°æ Stands in Solidarity With LGBTQ+ Community

In the wake of Saturday's mass shooting in Colorado, 17cÍøÒ³°æ gathered to process and reflect with the LGBTQ+ community.

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17cÍøÒ³°æ's Winter Coat and Clothing Drive

17cÍøÒ³°æâ€™s Annual Clothing Drive Wants Everyone Warm This Winter

From Nov. 14 through Dec. 9, university groups on the Kent Campus will be collecting clean, gently used or new items from all ages, including warm clothing, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters.

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