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10 Years of Being Powered by 51���� Students

Based on ideas, design and experiential learning, IdeaBase is celebrating 10 years of being powered by 51���� students with a showcase of student work from over the years in the gallery on the second floor of the DI Hub through Oct. 26.

‘Deep Down, I’m Just a Regular Guy’

51���� alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life. 

This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition

When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.

At 51����, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the 51���� community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.

Long Legacy: Dressler Family Spans 75 Years at 51����

Three generations of the Dressler family have worked for 51���� spanning 75 years. 

IN A FLASH: Homecoming Heroes

Everyone was at Dix Stadium to cheer for our Golden Flashes at 51����'s Homecoming celebration last weekend.

She Travels Alone and Loves It

Mikala Lugen, a 2019 51���� alumna, is always on the move. Visiting music and vacation venues across the country and the world, she is always on the hunt for the next great adventure. What might be surprising is that Mikala is typically traveling alone – and she likes it that way.

Encouraging Girls to Keep Their Heads in the Clouds

51���� student group Women in Aviation served as hosts for Girls in Aviation Day at the 51���� Airport. The young participants had the chance to fly drones, try out a flight simulator and do a pre-flight check inside a real plane.

The CommUNITY Lab Is Home Base for This Golden Flash

Since Don’Marie Reid of Akron became a Golden Flash, she has experienced immense support from the 51���� community, but the CommUNITY Lab is her home away from home where she and many other students receive unconditional support. 

'SKYHACK is for Anyone and Everyone'

An aviation-themed hackathon brings together students from all disciplines and challenges them to develop solutions for real-world aerospace challenges. 

Committed to Empowering Women, Promoting Diversity in Workplace

The Women’s Network Leadership Institute has recognized 51���� with the Dorothy O. Jackson Award. The award honors an area business or organization that has demonstrated excellence and leadership in its commitment to empowering women and promoting diversity in the workplace.

Wild (West) Sex Week

51����'s Sex Week begins today. Kent Interhall Council has been putting together a week of “Wild West” style events educating students about sex. 

‘This Experience Changed Me in More Ways Than I Could Have Imagined’

51���� graduate student Jordon Egbert said taking part in the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda has changed his entire perspective on life. 

Passion for Animals Drives Student’s Success during Internship

Honors College student Betty Sterling beams with a passion for animals, so she was ecstatic to

IN A FLASH: The Small Things of Fall

A photo submitted by a 51���� Today reader captures the small-scale beauty found on campus in fall. 

51���� Goes Gold for Homecoming 2023

51���� celebrated its annual Homecoming on the Kent Campus this past weekend, with a resounding display of Golden Flashes spirit. This year's Homecoming was particularly special, as 51���� commemorated 50 years of excellence in global education with the theme "It's a Flash World."

Honors Student Receives Dr. Elizabeth Howard Memorial Honors Scholarship

Gabrielle (Gabby) Volz is a second year 51���� Honors College student from Mansfield, Ohio, and a graduate of Lexington High School. She is the second recipient of the Dr. Elizabeth Howard scholarship, the recently established fund for Honors College students in memory of Elizabeth Howard, Ph.D., who was a prominent member of the Honors College community, as well as the Department of English.

Ready for a Major Exploration

With more than 370 majors to choose from at 51����, it can be overwhelming for some students to choose their major and career path for them.  This October the Exploratory Advising Center is hosting its first-ever Exploration Month to help exploratory students find their interests and explore the different majors and opportunities 51���� offers.

Reimagining the Academy Conference Brings Together 3 Top Universities

A transformational conference on 51����'s Kent Campus brought together three of Ohio's top universities.

A Spooktacular Fashion Show

Gothic themes and haunted attire embellished the Cartwright Hall Auditorium for the Fabric Pantry’s Haus of Horrors Fashion Show. The stage was lined with candles, turning it into a spooktacular catwalk for 51����’s fashion design students to show off their impressive designs themed around Halloween and the goth aesthetic.

As Enrollment of Vietnamese Students Grows, Some Feel Connection to May 4

Vietnamese student Tram Nguyen made a connection to 51���� when she saw a picture of student Jeffrey Miller after the May 4 shooting. Recently she visited the Prentice Parking Lot Memorial Marker dedicated to Miller.

What America’s First Ladies Can Teach Us 51���� Our Own Humanity

In her time with the National First Ladies Library and Museum, Michelle Gullion has become known as the international “point person” for information on presidential wives. Yet, in the nearly two decades that she’s been in her current role, Gullion said women’s history has really been regarded as an emerging field with plenty of research yet to be done.

From Fashion Week to Fashion Designer

My whole life I had aspired to become a fashion designer, but because of my weak drawing and sewing skills, I didn’t think I’d be able to do it. After receiving my associates in digital design and graphics from Columbus State Community College in 2018, I decided to take a chance and see if I could achieve this dream of mine.

Giving Tuesday Campaign Kicked off on Halloween

The College of Nursing is once again participating in the 51���� Giving Tuesday Campaign which kicked off on Halloween.

Falling for Fall Foliage

Curious about the fall foliage on campus? 51���� Today spoke to Rebekkah Berryhill, university grounds manager, to find out more about the changing trees on campus. Below, Berryhill shares not only what types of trees we enjoy on the Kent Campus but also talks about the careful process her team, in partnership with University Facilities Management, follows in order to be good stewards of our beautiful landscape.

Keeping Political History Alive

It all started in 2014 with a political button from Ross Perot’s failed 1992 presidential election bid. 

A Circle of Support

A new event on campus seeks to offer support and community for students who have lost loved ones. 

Cooking Demo at the Farmers' Market: Spaghetti Squash

Executive Chef Stephen D. Walk rocked a cooking demonstration at the 51���� Farmers' Market.

IN A FLASH: Music in the Marketplace

A 51���� student's music and song provided the perfect accompaniment to the 51���� Farmers' Market.

Biking Your Way to Better Brain Health and Happiness

Brain health researchers, including J. David Glass, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences at 51����, have been conducting studies that show the connection between cycling and increased happiness and brainpower.

51���� Nursing Seniors Awarded The Howard B. Minott, M.D., and Melodie Morgan-Minott, M.D., Minorities in Healthcare Career Scholarship

The University Hospitals Portage Medical Center (UHPMC) Foundation recently awarded The Howard B.

51���� Nursing Faculty Researcher Awarded $2 Million HRSA Grant to Address Maternal Mental Health Workforce Development

James Tudhope, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, NPD-BC, assistant professor and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner concentration coordinato

51���� College of Nursing Welcomes Three New Faculty

The college welcomed three full-time faculty at the start of the fall 2023 semester.

51���� Double Major Reflects on Summer Internship and Academic Opportunities

During the summer, many students choose to participate in internship opportunities and work incredible job experiences, advancing knowled

Bowman Breakfast: Celebrating 60 Years of Town-Gown

More than 250 leaders from 51���� and the city of Kent came together Tuesday for the 60th annual Bowman Breakfast, an event aimed at celebrating the strong relationship between the city and the university. 

Team Works Diligently to Locate Granite for Repairs to May 4 Memorial 

Repairs on the May 4 Memorial are estimated to take five to six months following approval to proceed with the project, according to Joseph Graham, university architect. 

IN A FLASH: Night Flight

51���� ROTC students had a special early morning pick up on campus for their weekend exercises.