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IN A FLASH: Spooky Season on Campus
Signs of the Halloween season can be found lurking all around campus.
IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In Kent
Downtown Kent is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for Kent's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14.
'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'
Students coming to 51±¬ÁÏ and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of 51±¬ÁÏ's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.
It's a Rainbow Week at 51±¬ÁÏ!
51±¬ÁÏ and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week.
IN A FLASH: Kent's 'Locks of Love'
Kent's Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade.
10 Years and More Than 200,000 Guests Later
The 51±¬ÁÏ Hotel and Conference Center is celebrating 10 years of being at the heart of a transformed downtown.
New 'Flashes First Thursday' welcomes students to explore our vibrant college town
The first "Flashes First Thursday" welcomes students to experience the shopping, dining, music and more that make downtown Kent a fun place to visit.
East Main Street to Get a $25.5M Makeover
A federal grant will help restart a major improvement project for a highly trafficked area of downtown Kent. Changes to East Main Street will include wider sidewalks, bike and pedestrian paths and crossings, and two roundabouts.
City of Kent Partners With 51±¬ÁÏ and UH to Launch New Lifesaving Tool
Sudden cardiac arrest, when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, is the leading cause of natural death in the United States. To help people survive from sudden cardiac arrest, the city of Kent has partnered with 51±¬ÁÏ and University Hospitals Portage Medical Center to offer PulsePoint Respond.