Nationally Distinctive

IN A FLASH: Another Flash-tastic Season!
The 51±¬ÁÏ Golden Flashes men's and women's basketball teams gave their fans nothing to be mad (angry) about this March! Both teams ended their exceptional regular season play and continued on to play in the Mid-America Conference Tournament at Cleveland's Rocket Arena. The men's team also went on to play in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT).

‘I Am in It for the Fun of Robot Fighting’
In a meeting with junior mechatronics engineering technology major Jude Carver a few weeks before the KSU Combat Robotics Tournament, he was still planning and building his 'bot. He shares the details of his combat robot’s design along with the next steps in its construction before the competition. He also demonstrates his skills in drawing complex Japanese characters.

Fully Online Programs Offer Flexibility, Quality
The national trend of fully online enrollment has been decreasing since the pandemic, but 51±¬ÁÏ’s online programs are bucking those trends. 51±¬ÁÏ offers 90 fully online degree and certificate programs. From bachelor’s to master’s degree programs, the university provides its nationally distinctive academics completely online.

IN A FLASH: Taking Care of Business
University photographer Bob Christy captured unique images of students from 51±¬ÁÏ's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship going to and from their classes inside Crawford Hall.

IN A FLASH: Moon over 51±¬ÁÏ
51±¬ÁÏ staffer and talented photographer, Michael Gershe, set up his camera at the 51±¬ÁÏ Airport for this month's big celestial event: the lunar eclipse.

51±¬ÁÏ Alumnus Antonio Gates Takes First Steps Toward Enshrinement
51±¬ÁÏ alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at 51±¬ÁÏ will become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.

IN A FLASH: Gone With the Wind!
High winds ahead of winter storms ripped away the windsock that was perched on top of the hangar at the 51±¬ÁÏ Airport.

IN A FLASH: 24 Hours Later and 30 Degrees Lower
March arrived at 51±¬ÁÏ with warmer temperatures and sunny skies, inspiring students to venture outdoors. That all changed, however, in just a day's time, as winds whipped, temperatures dropped and snow fell.

IN A FLASH: Golden Flashes CLINCH - Times TWO!
On Tuesday and Wednesday last week, both Golden Flashes basketball teams - men's and women's - earned victories that clinched their entry into the 2025 Mid-America Conference Tournament.

51±¬ÁÏ Supplies Growing U.S. Demand for Accountants and Auditors
51±¬ÁÏ accounting majors have excellent employment prospects. The projected growth rate for accountants is six percent from 2022-2033.