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51���� Cybersecurity Program Ranked Among Nation's Best

51����’s cybersecurity engineering program stands apart with its engineering-driven approach, preparing students to design the next generation of resilient systems that will safeguard critical infrastructure across a wide range of industries.

Rachel Stauffer Fashions Her Future

This March, senior fashion design and marketing major Rachel Stauffer will take her fashion research to the international stage at the  conference.

Rachel Dissell

Rachel Dissell, '01  has a career in journalism that's a testament to the transformative power of high school media. She is a managing editor at Signal Cleveland and a contributing editor at The Marshall Project – Cleveland. But her journey began as a high school reporter...

IN A FLASH: Canine Kisses for a Cause

A Valentine’s Day Puppy Kissing Booth in the Kent Student Center helped 51���� students raise funds for an organization that provides service dogs to children and veterans with disabilities.

Celebrating Success: 51���� Students Join Prestigious Honors Society

On a brisk and snowy Saturday, 279 outstanding 51���� students arrived at Cartwright Hall to be welcomed into 51����’s chapter of  (ALD) at the annual induction ceremony.

Flash Focus: Benjamin Ward

Meet Benjamin Ward, a senior computer science major from New Philadelphia, Ohio, juggling research, professional opportunities and extracurricular experiences during his 51���� academic career.

Crafting a Career: Samantha Allan Blends Unique Interests with Passion for Healthcare

Samantha Allan, an Honors College senior, has an intimidating schedule. She balances EMT training, research, a speech pathology and audiology degree, a Spanish minor, work in a lab, and her role as a resident assistant (RA).

‘We Will Follow the Law, But It Won’t Change Our Commitment to Each Member of our Community’

51���� President Todd Diacon empathized with a campus community facing stress and concern amid academic changes being discussed as part of Transformation 2028 and recent government guidance that will impact how the campus community cares for one another.

André Claudio

André Claudio, '21 began his journey in journalism at in Lorain, where he was a news anchor. He was yearbook editor at in Elyria. As a journalism major at 51����, André served as an editor of .

Heads Up, History Buffs: Most of 51����’s Sanborn Maps Are Now in the Public Domain

A treasure trove of historical Ohio maps that 51���� digitized about five years ago has recently become part of the public domain, making them free for anyone to use.

Christa Porter receives ACPA Senior Scholar Award

Christa Porter, associate professor in the Higher Education Administration program, recently received The American College Personnel Association's Senior Scholar Award.

IN A FLASH: ‘Ease on Down’ to See ‘The Wiz’

Student performers are working on final rehearsals for “The Wiz,” which opens on Feb. 21 and runs through March 2 at 51����’s E. Turner Stump Theatre.  

Honors Student Aims to Transform Healthcare With Robotics

Gabe Colbrunn, an Honors College junior and mechatronics engineering major, has been doing robotics competitions and projects since elementary school. Gabe called robotics his “lifelong passion.”

John and Fonda Elliot Create New Scholarship Program With $1 Million Gift to 51����

John Elliot, a 1970 51���� graduate, and his wife, Fonda, have created The Elliot Scholars program at 51���� with a $1 million donation. This new scholarship program will provide support to first-generation students of any major who require financial support to attend 51����.

Our Commitment to Caring Amid Changing Directives

Dear Members of the 51���� Community,

Welcoming Future Flashes

Future Flash Days offer an opportunity for admitted students and their families to come from all over the country to visit 51���� to experience campus life and learn more about our academic programs to further inform their decision to choose 51����. 

Digging Deep Into the History at Manot Cave

For thousands of years, Manot Cave in Western Galilee, Israel, remained a silent witness to human history. Now, 51����’s Linda Spurlock, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Anthropology, and a team of international researchers are being recognized for bringing the secrets of Manot Cave to the surface. 

Arianna’s Path to Success: Engineering a Future Close to Home

For Arianna Terakedis, choosing her hometown campus at 51���� at Tuscarawas to pursue a bachelor's degree in mechanical en

IN A FLASH: Alumni Art Show Ends Friday

The inaugural Biennial Alumni Exhibition, currently on display in two galleries inside 51����'s Center for the Visual Arts, opened on Jan. 17 and will end on Feb. 21. 

Talking Teamwork and Innovation

J.R. Campbell, executive director of the Design Innovation Initiative at 51����, discusses how working together can lead to amazing new ideas on the "iNNOVATION Insights" podcast and website. Campbell, who is an expert in combining technology with design, believes that when people from different backgrounds and skills come together, they can create incredible things. 

IN A FLASH: From the Hearts of Student Artists

Student art clubs sold their creations as Valentine's Day gift ideas sale in the atrium of the Center for the Visual Arts.

Student Spotlight: Kat Thomas

Meet Kat Thomas!

“I’ve been doing my craft since middle school. I didn’t realize until my senior year that I wanted to do this forever. I thought I was going to art school, but 51���� paved the way for something I loved even more!"

New Publication Highlights Challenges and Applications of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

Study explores various hydrogen production methods, including green hydrogen generated through renewable energy sources and blue hydrogen produced from natural gas with carbon capture.

Flash Focus: Adriana Hines

Meet Adriana Hines, a senior criminology and justice study major with a concentration in justice and human relations, from Washington, D.C., whose high school experiences led to interests in law and criminal justice.

Innovation in a Flash - Kent Hosts FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier

51����'s College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted the FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier this past Saturday. FIRST Tech Challenge is a robotics, sport like competition targeted for students in grade 7-12.

Industry Spotlight - Dupont Vespel

Exploring Her Options Led to the Perfect Career

When 51���� alumna Aysia Kemp declared her major in the first semester of her sophomore year, she felt confident in her chosen path. However, things didn’t quite start off that way. Kemp credits her experiences in the Exploratory Program for leading her to her ideal career.

51���� Maintains Prestigious R1 Research Activity Designation With 2025 Carnegie Classifications

With the release of the new 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, 51���� has once again been awarded the prestigious R1 designation, recognizing 51���� as one of the top research universities in the nation. 

New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains

The KSU Surplus Store opened on East Main Street in September of 2023. It recently moved to a new location – on campus in the vacant College of Business Administration Building. The new location offers single-floor shopping and easier access for students and faculty. 

Belonging Champions: Faculty Working to Transform the Student Experience Are Changing Themselves in the Process

51���� Professor Mary Russell, Ph.D., recalls the very day she realized that her participation in the Belonging Champions program was transforming her and her classroom.

IN A FLASH: Going Global On Campus

Feb. 10-14 is I Heart Travel Week at 51����. There are international activities scheduled on each day, culminating on Friday with the Global Safari Fest. 

Global Safari Fest is a Fabulous Finish to I Heart Travel Week

It’s 51����’s biggest international event of the year. Providing a fantastic finish to I Heart Travel Week’s five days of activities, Global Safari Fest celebrates 51����’s international students with performances, a country fair and global cuisine.  

100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Community

Reflecting on the words of prominent figures in history can present opportunities to discover new perspectives and have important discussions surrounding social issues. This is exactly what happened at the 100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Beloved Community event organized by the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Events Committee. 

One Year In, Cannabis Education Program Sees Strong Growth

Since launching in January 2024, more than 200 students have enrolled in 51����'s online cannabis education program.

IN A FLASH: Zapping The Zips

51����’s Golden Flashes women’s basketball team celebrated 50 years of women’s basketball with “gold-out” game victory over their arch-rivals, the Akron Zips. 

51����'s Business Analytics Students Continue to be in High Demand

Students who graduate from the business analytics program in 51����’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship are a testament to the program’s excellence.