Students First
I AM FIRST Week Honors First-Generation Students, Staff and Alumni
Students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated I AM FIRST Week, a recognition of 51±¬ÁÏ students’ first-generation identity, by building community and showcasing campus-wide support.
Big Ideas, Presented in Just a Little Time
Three Minute Thesis competitions, like the one that took place recently at 51±¬ÁÏ, are held at institutions nationwide and help student researchers practice presenting complicated research data briefly and simply, in a way that's easy for non-academics.
Entrepreneurial Students Rise Up for Annual Elevator Pitch Competition
51±¬ÁÏ students showcased their business ideas at LaunchNET’s annual Elevator Pitch Competition on Oct. 23, filling the DI Reactor with passionate energy, fast pitches and big dreams.
Flash Focus: Richard Skains
Meet Richard Skains, a sophomore economics major and USG director from Rocky River, Ohio, who guides – and literally drives –fellow students toward success.
Students and Scholars Create Memorable Learning Experiences
Student groups and classes celebrated Halloween in creative ways as unique as their majors.
A Mom's Cookies Connect With Students
As a student, a sweet treat can be more than just a sweet treat; it can provide comfort, excitement, and joy, especially during stressful and sad days. Over the past few months, one treat in particular has become a campus favorite: Sugar cookies. That students can find at Rosie’s, Eastway, and Bistro.
IN A FLASH: This is CHEM-O-WEEN!
The fifth annual Chem-O-Ween, presented by 51±¬ÁÏ's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry was its biggest and most exciting to date. It featured Halloween-themed activities, contests and four different themed rooms hosting fun and fascinating scientific demonstrations.
Flash Focus: Marching Golden Flashes Drum Majors
Meet Merilee, Bailey, Brittany and Julia, the four students serving as the 51±¬ÁÏ Marching Band drum majors for 2025.
IN A FLASH: Scaring Up Treats In The Student Center
The second annual 51±¬ÁÏ Trick-or-Treat in the Kent Student Center is happening on Fri. Oct 31 from 3-5 p.m and will be followed by the Flashes Activities Board's Boo Bash from 4-6 p.m.
IN A FLASH: 'A Nightmare On PR Street'
Any public relations professional may have to handle a "nightmare scenario" in crisis communications. The 51±¬ÁÏ chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America explored these challenges in their annual Halloween social.