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Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Voices & Rhythms’

Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. 51±¬ÁÏ collaborations commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture, kicking off the celebration was "Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance."

From Kent to Paris

Attracted by the flexibility to choose her classes and the reputation of 51±¬ÁÏ's visual communication design program, Alizee Potrel embarked on a journey that would broaden her personal and professional horizons.

Former 51±¬ÁÏ Golfers Shine at Presidents Cup

51±¬ÁÏ made a splash in professional golf last weekend, with three alumni – Corey Conners, Mackenzie Hughes, and Taylor Pendrith – representing the International team at the recent Presidents Cup in Montreal. 

IN A FLASH: Capturing Generational History

Students in 51±¬ÁÏ's Long Term Care Administration program met with local senior citizens to create a book that shared their life stories. 

Flying High: New Graduate Gains Nursing License, Officer’s Bars and Future

It took three years, a move from California to Ohio, and several other bumps in the road. Still, recent 51±¬ÁÏ graduate Vincent AhSam-Kreiter has achieved his goals of earning a bachelor’s degree, becoming a registered nurse and being a newly commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force.

First-Time Voters Prepare to ‘Do Their Part’

Students across campus anticipate voting for the first time in a presidential election, prompting a mix of feelings ranging from excitement to anxiety.

Brake the Cycle: Keeping Bikes Secure on Campus

Hundreds of 51±¬ÁÏ students use bikes and scooters to get around the university's two hundred and fifty-three acres of land. With that in mind, keeping your bikes and scooters safe and available to you at any time is extremely important.

‘Stand for Your Rights’ Headlines Annual Read-In

Think about a time you finished reading a book that provided a new meaning and connection to you. Now imagine that book that changed and shaped a part of you being banned, unavailable to new readers. The 51±¬ÁÏ community joined for the fourth annual open mic night Read-In to discuss banning and challenging books.

Industry Spotlight - United Aviate

came aboard in the summer of 2024 as an Official Corporate Partner for 51±¬ÁÏ’s

Office of Intercultural Student Life: A Bridge to American Culture

The Office of Intercultural Student Life, formerly known as International Student Affairs, has a new central location in the Kent Student Center, which has made it more accessible to international students. Along with the new location comes the mission to provide drop-in services for international students.

51±¬ÁÏ CUDC’s Dawn Mayes Selected for Crain’s Cleveland Business 2024 Notable Black Leaders

IN A FLASH: Scenes from Homecoming 2024

Homecoming Weekend at 51±¬ÁÏ came with a full schedule of events including a parade, alumni activities, a tailgate and a football game at Dix Stadium.