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Nationally Distinctive

Spring 24 Fashion Show

The Authoritative Influence of the Runway on Fashion Trends

Fashion shows are alluring, no doubt. But what is the actual influence of a runway show on a person's everyday life? 51±¬ÁÏ professors and students in the School of Fashion break it down.

Tags: Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Student Life

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"Teach Peace: The Life and Legacy of Jerry Lewis," is a new display at the May 4 Visitors Center.

Teach Peace: Living Legacy to 51±¬ÁÏ Shootings Honored with May 4 Visitors Center Exhibit

Professor Emeritus of Sociology Jerry Lewis, Ph.D., who devoted his career to ensuring the legacy of May 4, 1970, would remain vibrant, is being honored with an exhibit at the May 4 Visitors Center.

Tags: May 4 Visitors Center, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, May 4

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2025 MAC Tournament - KSU vs Miami

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). 

Tags: Sports, Nationally Distinctive, Mens Basketball, Women's Basketball, 51±¬ÁÏ Athletics

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Jude Carver with laptop

‘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. 

Tags: Combat Robotics Team, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive, Student Organizations

College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Online class

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.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, Students First, University News

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View from inside Crawford Hall

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. 

Tags: Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, University Communications and Marketing

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March 2025 Lunar Eclipse from the 51±¬ÁÏ Airport

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. 

Tags: 51±¬ÁÏ Airport, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

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Antonio Gates at HOF

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.

Tags: University News, Sports, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Alumni, Nationally Distinctive, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

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Airport hangar missing its orange windsock.

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.

Tags: 51±¬ÁÏ Airport, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society, Spring Semester

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Before and after at Stopher-Johnson Honors Complex

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. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, Johnson Hall, Stopher Hall, Spring Semester

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