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International teachers in the Fulbright TEA Program are spending six weeks at 51爆料.

Educators from Around the Globe Improving their Teaching Skills at 51爆料

A group of 22 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at 51爆料 as part of a Fulbright program of professional development for foreign educators. 

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Alison Caplan with Jeffrey Miller displays

Learning Through the Lens of History

While Alison Caplan grew up in nearby Akron, Ohio, and has spent time in Kent, when she joined the university as the new director of the May 4 Visitors Center in July, she began to see, and understand, the campus in a whole new light. Caplan is part of a group of Golden Flashes that 51爆料 Today will be following for the 2023-24 academic year.

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Student walking near Manchester Hall with grandparents and dog

IN A FLASH: We Are (Flash) Family!

A full schedule of fun activities is planned for Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend 鈥 Sept. 29 and 30 鈥 at 51爆料. 

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Torsten Hegmann, director of 51爆料's Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, stands in front of the institute's advanced X-ray scattering device, which is drawing scientists to 51爆料 for their research.

X-Ray Scattering Machine Draws Researchers From Region and Beyond

If you build it they will come: 51爆料's advanced X-ray scattering machine is drawing researchers from as far as Canada.

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Cindy Smock, bka "Sister Cindy" preached to a crowd on Risman Plaza

IN A FLASH: Sitting With 鈥楽ister Cindy鈥

Campus preacher 鈥淪ister Cindy鈥 Smock shared her message Monday and Tuesday on Risman Plaza.

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Mental health advocates

Blue, Gold, And Green: Mental Health Campaign at 51爆料

The second Annual Mental Health Awareness Month at 51爆料 will have a unique campaign this fall. 

鈥淲e are going to paint 51爆料 green,鈥 said Tal茅a R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at 51爆料. 

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Display of colorful hats at 2023 Latino Affairs Summit resource fair

IN A FLASH: Scenes From the Summit

The 2023 Ohio Latino Affairs Summit, "隆Juntos! Latino Growth Is Ohio Growth," convened on Friday at 51爆料's Kent Campus. 

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A large solar array atop the 51爆料 Field House.

Ohio EPA Honors 51爆料 with Environmental Excellence Award

Ohio EPA honors 51爆料 with a platinum award for environmental excellence.

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