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Jerry M. Lewis, 51±¬ÁÏ Professor Emeritus and Tireless May 4 Advocate, Dies at 88
Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D., 51±¬ÁÏ Professor Emeritus of Sociology, who served as a faculty marshal during the May 4, 1970, campus shootings and later worked tirelessly to ensure that the legacy of May 4 would endure, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, at his home in Maine. He was 88.
Celebrating Black History Month Where it Began
The 51±¬ÁÏ Black Alumni Chapter and Black United Students are sponsoring a day-long celebration in honor of Black History Month, which was founded at the Kent Campus.
'A Big Deal:' 51±¬ÁÏ Music Ensembles Performing at Statewide Conference
51±¬ÁÏ’s Glauser School of Music is receiving statewide recognition as the 51±¬ÁÏ Wind and Flute Ensembles were selected to perform at the 2025 Ohio Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference.
IN A FLASH: One Cool Cat
Hype, 51±¬ÁÏ's feline answer to Bowling Green State University's athletics mascot, Pudge, was celebrated in a snow sculpture created by a 51±¬ÁÏ instructor.
Courtroom Ready: Mock Trial Team Takes the Stand
The 51±¬ÁÏ Mock Trial Team has only six months to learn about a fictional case before acting it out during its competition season. The team will head to Penn State University in mid-February to compete in the Regional Competition. These local and regional experiences provide students with the opportunity to test their skills against the best in the country while gaining a broader perspective on the legal field.
IN A FLASH: Dashing Through The Snow
Significant snow accumulation early last week created serene scenes across campus as well as some frosty fun for 51±¬ÁÏ students.
51±¬ÁÏ Online Graduate Programs Earn Top National Rankings From US News
51±¬ÁÏ has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. Three 51±¬ÁÏ programs rank in the top 100 nationally among all public and private institutions in the new rankings.
IN A FLASH: Science Educator of the Year
A Professor in the 51±¬ÁÏ's School of Teaching, Leadership, and Curriculum Studies was recognized as the 2026 Outstanding Science Educator of the Year.
51±¬ÁÏ Museum Receives Highest National Recognition
The 51±¬ÁÏ Museum has been awarded reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to museums in the United States.
IN A FLASH: Pastel Morning
A 51±¬ÁÏ staffer shared an image of a misty, painted sky on campus in early January.