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51���� Alumni Charity Props-4-Paws Raises Funds For Local Animal Shelters

IN A FLASH: A Welcome at Wick

Graduate students in 51����'s College of Architecture and Environmental Design received a personal welcome from the college's associate dean at the park outside 51����'s Wick Poetry Center. 

Students SURE Research Program Will Offer Return on Investment

Allison Remick and Madeline Desmond were among a cohort of 178 students who conducted research projects under the direction of faculty mentors during the annual 2024 SURE program.

College of Arts and Sciences Welcomes Class of 2028 with Glow Sticks, Ice Cream, and Words of Wisdom

On Friday, August 16, 2024, the College of Arts and Sciences welcomed its class of 2028 to 51����.

Adobe Creative Commons Now Open

51���� celebrated its designation as an Adobe Creative Campus with the grand opening of the Adobe Creative Commons, marking a significant milestone in the institution's commitment to digital literacy.

IN A FLASH: A 51���� Summer in Florence

This summer, students in 51����'s School of Art had an opportunity to study in Italy through the university's Florence Summer Institute program. 

Students Wanted: Sign Up to be Part of Largest-Ever Study of University Students

Researchers at 51���� are beginning the second year of their largest and most ambitious study ever to track 10,000 university students and follow them throughout their lifetimes.  

Wick Poetry Center Home Formally Dedicated as Gaston Prentice House

The historic house perched next to the Lefton Esplanade at South Lincoln Street on the Kent Campus, which has been home to the Wick Poetry Center since 2014, is now officially the Gaston Prentice House.

Continuing Excellence: 51���� Earns Military Friendly School Designation for 15th Straight Year

51����’s unwavering commitment to supporting military-connected students has once again been recognized, as the institution earns the Military Friendly^Ⓡ School designation for the 15th consecutive year.

Flash Focus: Molly Wagar

IN A FLASH: Ice Cream with the Dean

51����'s College of Architecture and Environmental Design welcomed new and returning students back to campus with ice cream on the Lefton Esplanade and greetings from the college's dean, program heads and leaders of its student organizations. 

Students Sample Delicious and Fun Cuisine at Chef Showcase Event

Students were treated to special culinary creations prepared by some of the university's top chefs, along with a chance to win prizes at a Chef Showcase event at Eastway Center and the DI Hub. 

Takeoff to Tranquility

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering unveiled a new way for the 51���� community to relax, destress and get themselves back into the proper headspace. The Mind Space is designed to be an oasis of tranquility accessible to all. It's a personalized and holistic focus to help everyone on campus be successful.

51���� Alumna Reaches for the Stars

A career change and a decision to pursue a Master of Information and Library Science at 51���� reignited Robin Pertz's love of space and landed her a dream job at NASA.

Students in the Wild: Cameron Hartman Forges Ahead at Viking Forge LLC

This summer, Cameron Hartman, a student at the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE), dove into an enlightening internship experience at .

PHOTOS: KSU Kickoff Wraps Up

51���� concluded the first week of fall classes with a series of events designed to welcome students back to campus. KSU Kickoff continued with Late Night at the Library. Students socialized over free pizza and Handel's ice cream while enjoying a live DJ, dance party, games and giveaways.

IN A FLASH: Undergraduate Researchers Visit Kent

51���� welcomed undergraduate researchers from our university, Cleveland State University and the University of Akron to the Kent Campus for the 19th annual Northeast Ohio Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Empowering Women in STEM

51���� at Stark recently hosted a hands-on STEM workshop aimed at inspiring young women in mathematics and science. Funded by the Mathematical Association of America’s Tensor Women & Mathematics Grant, the event was part of a larger initiative called the Mathematics Excellence for Girls in STEM program.

IN A FLASH: The Fifth Anniversary of ‘Making the K’

Continuing a tradition that began in 2019, 51����'s incoming Class of 2028 came together to form a large "K" on Manchester Field.

Flash Focus: Angelique Wong

Kicking Off the Fall Semester With Pride

Before classes began for Fall Semester 2024, the 51���� Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center welcomed the university's LGBTQ+ community back to campus with a Fall Kickoff event.

Ohio Butterfly Monitoring Offers Insights Into Broader Ecological Trends

A long-term study of butterfly populations in Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park is shedding light on ecological changes and the impacts of human activities on local ecosystems. The study, which has been ongoing since the 1990s, represents one of the longest-running volunteer-driven insect surveys in North America. Experts from 51����’s Department of Biological Sciences are working to interpret 20-plus years’ worth of data and convey what it means for environmental conservation.

A Global Block Party

Music, activities, games and fun brought together 51����'s international students for a global block party.

Crawford Hall Is Open for Business

51����'s new Crawford Hall officially opened its doors this week, welcoming students, faculty and staff to a cutting-edge academic facility for the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship.

IN A FLASH: A Grand 51���� Welcome

The university welcomed 51����'s Class of 2024 in grand style at this year's convocation with inspirational speeches from university administrators,  rally towels, strobe lights, Golden Flash cheerleaders and the Marching Golden Flashes band. 

Internship Spotlight: Lilly Kensicki

Lincoln Murray, a student with a passion for cutting-edge technology, recently completed an exciting internship at , a Department of Defense contractor specializing in unmanned aerial vehicles.

Dozens of Wick Award Winners to Return for 40th Anniversary

The celebration, Sept. 19-21, will be packed with panel discussions, workshops and poetry readings, culminating in a gala dinner on Sept. 21.

IN A FLASH: Kicking Off Fall Semester

51���� welcomes new students each fall with KSU Kickoff – two days of activities that help them get to know campus and its resources as they join our 51���� family. 

‘More Vital Than Ever That We Respond With Kindness’

President Todd Diacon stressed the significance of respecting freedom of speech while practicing kindness and respect during his Convocation address.

Welcome Class of 2028! 51���� Greets Freshman Class With Raucous Rally

Rally towels, strobe lights and the Marching Golden Flashes added to the celebration on Aug. 16, when 51���� welcomed its Class of 2028 with a rocking pep rally at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Fulbright Scholars at 51���� for American Higher Education Immersion

For the past month, 51���� has hosted 37 international graduate students as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture. The group, from 26 countries, arrived on the Kent Campus on July 21 and was scheduled to depart on Aug. 17 to begin their graduate programs at universities throughout the country.  

IN A FLASH: Scenes of Summer

Bright sunshine, verdant green spaces and colorful flowers in bloom set the scene for summertime on the Kent Campus. 

51���� Honors Ambassador Crawford with New Statue on Campus

As students prepare for the start of the Fall 2024 Semester at 51����, one man who has contributed greatly to the future success of 51���� and its students is being honored this week.

IN A FLASH: Future Nurses Visit Campus

This summer, 51����'s College of Nursing welcomed high school students participating in the University Hospitals Future Nurse Academy program to campus for a tour and hands-on practice in our simulation labs. 

First-Year Students Move Onto Campus Carrying Belongings, Excitement and Some Nervousness

51����'s president, faculty and staff helped the new Golden Flashes move into their residence halls.

A Walk Down Memory Lane

As we approach another exciting Homecoming, we want to remember all the unforgettable moments and the pride that co