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51±¬ÁÏ President Beverly J. Warren poses with 2018 Homecoming King Jordan Euell and Queen Jennifer Uren on the field at Dix Stadium.

51±¬ÁÏ Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming

The 51±¬ÁÏ fight song blared down Main Street, the city of Kent was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their 51±¬ÁÏ days, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes, and the entire campus boomed with 51±¬ÁÏ pride.…

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Kent Campus

51±¬ÁÏ students attempt to get the attention of cheerleaders who were throwing T-shirts into the crowd during the Homecoming football game.

51±¬ÁÏ Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming on Oct. 6

The 51±¬ÁÏ fight song will blare down Main Street, the city of Kent will be flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends will gather and reminisce about their 51±¬ÁÏ days, fans will pack the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes, and the entire campus will boom with K…

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Kent Campus

Fox8 News Anchor Wayne Dawson waves at the crowd during the 2018 Homecoming parade

TV Anchor Wayne Dawson Served as 51±¬ÁÏ’s 2018 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal

University celebrated 100 years of Homecoming on Oct. 6 Ask Wayne Dawson about his time at 51±¬ÁÏ and the WJW Fox 8 anchor will tell you about going to football and basketball games to cheer on the Golden Flashes, attending weekend dances, eating at the Schwebel Room restaurant …

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Kent Campus

51±¬ÁÏ students enjoy the second annual DiversiFest, a festival that celebrates 51±¬ÁÏ's diversity and culture, at the Williamson House during 2017 Homecoming.

51±¬ÁÏ Community Celebrates Homecoming, Football Team Wins 17-14

51±¬ÁÏ celebrated Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming featured 51±¬ÁÏ alumni Ben and Candace Curtis as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. The Homecom…

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Kent Campus

Members of the 51±¬ÁÏ Marching Band make their way toward Main Street during the start of the 2016 Homecoming Parade.

Join Us at Homecoming 2017

51±¬ÁÏ will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming will feature 51±¬ÁÏ alumni Ben and Candace Curtis as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. T…

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Kent Campus

A "K" rests stop the Prentice Gate near Rockwell Hall. The gate once served as the formal entrance to Ke

Ben and Candace Curtis Named 2017 51±¬ÁÏ Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals

University hosts its annual Homecoming celebration on Oct. 14 Ben Curtis and Candace Curtis will return to their alma mater to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals at 51±¬ÁÏ’s annual Homecoming on Oct. 14.    A three-time All-American and four-time All-Mid-America…

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Kent Campus

51±¬ÁÏ students pose with Flash, the university’s mascot, in a #FlashesForever photo frame during Homecoming.

MEDIA ADVISORY: 51±¬ÁÏ’s 2016 Homecoming Scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1

  WHAT: 51±¬ÁÏ will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 1, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game against the Akron Zips that kicks off at 3:30 p.m. This year’s Homecoming will feature 51±¬ÁÏ alumnus J…

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Kent Campus

51±¬ÁÏ alumnus Josh Cribbs waves to 51±¬ÁÏ students and local residents attending the 2016 51±¬ÁÏ Homecoming Parade. Cribbs returned to campus to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal.

A Homecoming Celebration

51±¬ÁÏ celebrated Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 1, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming featured 51±¬ÁÏ alumnus Josh Cribbs, ’10, as the Parade Grand Marshal. Heroic efforts by N…

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Kent Campus

The School of Communication Studies honors successful alumni at its Centennial Awards at Homecoming.

Three Communication Professionals Honored at School of Communication Studies Centennial Award Celebration

The School of Communication Studies at 51±¬ÁÏ honored three outstanding alumni for their commitment and contribution to the field of communication studies. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and guests attended the celebration on Friday, Sept. 30, as part of 51±¬ÁÏ’s 2016…

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School of Communication Studies

Josh Cribbs, a three-time NFL Pro Bowler and 2010 graduate of 51±¬ÁÏ, will return to his alma mater to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal on Oct. 1

Alumnus Josh Cribbs Named 2016 51±¬ÁÏ Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal

University hosts its annual Homecoming celebration on Oct. 1 Josh Cribbs, a three-time NFL Pro Bowler and 2010 graduate of 51±¬ÁÏ, will return to his alma mater to serve as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal at the university’s annual Homecoming on Oct. 1.   “I feel honore…

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Kent Campus