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Vocal Instructor Reflects on Ninth Album, New Book

Maria Jacobs, who teaches Applied Vocal Jazz, says music education includes many things besides music itself, most especially, history.

Teaching Communication and Compassion at the End of Life

51���� nursing students and NEOMED medical students viewed a live simulation and received advice from experts in end-of-life care.

IN A FLASH: Inspiration Across Generations

Bernice King met with 51���� students before her keynote speech on Thursday, Feb. 2.

Building Confidence: From Fashion to Relationships

“It’s about looking at life through a different perspective, so you can be the most confident person you can be," said Melissa Van Oss, seduction visionary, bestselling author, speaker, and couples mindset coach.

Quake Aftermath: Faculty and Students Rush to Connect with Loved Ones in Turkey and Syria

51���� students and faculty struggle to deal with the death and devastation that Monday's earthquakes caused to their home countries of Turkey and Syria.

Assistive Technology: Innovations Driving Equity

Read about recent technological innovations that have made modifications to traditional assistive technologies enabling those with mobility related disabilities to blaze new trails.

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: DR. SHARON SCIARTELLI

Dr. Sciartelli shares with us some of her accessibility journey to improve the classroom experience of her students with disabilities.

‘This is what I’ve dreamed since I was a little girl’

A doctoral student from Indonesia has found everything she has dreamed of at 51����. 

Kent Dance Ensemble Welcomes Guest Artist Lisa Viola

The Kent Dance Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Catherine Meredith, welcomes professional dancer and choreographer Lisa Viola to

VCD Student Designs Logo for New Student Center Dining Spot

When senior visual communication design major Jordan Edgar, '23, was asked to design the logo for Homeslice Pizzeria, 51����’s newest dining location, she wanted to create a logo that would match the environment of the Kent Student Center and incorporate elements of a pizza restaurant. 

IN A FLASH: Standing Out in a Crowd

A new, interactive 51���� display debuted at a college fair last weekend. 

‘He made me feel like we were supposed to meet and that there was a path for me’

In Spring 2019 Jenna Gilbreath, ’23, was an incoming communication studies student, unsure and nervous about what her new life at

Greater Cleveland’s LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Launches March 2023

A groundbreaking interorganizational initiative led by 51����'s College of Public Health aims to identify and address the most pressing needs of the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Cleveland.

Healthcare Design Student Impacts Lives of Senior Living Residents

“Healthcare is a human right,” graduate student Mashika Gallo said, explaining why she pursued a degree in the healthcare design master’s program at 51����. The results of this philosophy for Gallo include a clear focus and research that has won numerous scholarships.

Cool Event! 51���� Students Practice Their Ice Sculpting Skills

51���� students from two courses within 51����'s hospitality and event management program took part in an ice sculpting exhibition outside the Eastwood Mall Event Centre in Niles, Ohio, on Sunday.

51���� Prepares Student To Step Into His Future Career

51����'s digital media program prepared Morales to succeed his mentor, Joseph Bock, as the multimedia coordinator at Lorain High School, where Morales' future began.

Making News: Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative Featured for Arts Grant

51����’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative’s design/build program for middle and high school students is in the spotlight for its new effort to expand racial and ethnic diversity in the design fields. 

International Student Finds 51���� Engineering Program Too Good to Pass Up

Franck Steve Guepjop Fotso of Cameroon, Africa, chose to attend 51���� because of its impressive engineering curriculum, which matched his career aspirations and had a robust program for international students, at an affordable price that fit into the family budget. 

‘Emotion Can Be Fuel’: Keynote Speaker Bernice King shares insights during Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Event

Bernice King, daughter of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., was frank and direct as she shared insights into racism in America today and her father’s legacy as keynote speaker of 51����'s annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.

An Unexpected Journey

Freshman Guard Dionna Gray's journey from her home in West Virginia to the Golden Flashes began as a teenager when she told her father she wanted to do something other than basketball.  The deal that followed made all the difference. 

IN A FLASH: Signs of the Seasons

Frigid temperatures and snow create scenes of frozen beauty around campus campus.

Researcher Studies Impact of COVID-19 on College Student Performance

Research conducted by 51���� and Illinois State faculty found that a COVID-19 diagnosis lowered same-semester GPA for students at a state university.

Student Researcher Spotlight: Thai Nguyen

The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to call Thai Nguyen one of our top students.

Alumna 'Thankful and Proud' of Healthcare Journey and Career

After graduating from the Salem Campus radiologic technology program in 2007, Tabitha Lockhart worked fulltime as a mobile X-ray technologist traveling throughout Ohio. At the same time, she took classes through 51���� and earned her bachelor’s degree in public health in 2012. 

A Celebration of 51����'s International Students

Tuesday's home game was themed to showcase 51����'s international students and international student-athletes. 

IN A FLASH: An Oath of Passage

White Coat Ceremonies were held on five 51���� campuses in January. 

51���� vs. Akron Comes Down to Fierce Competition and a Wagon Wheel

Don't miss it when the 51���� Golden Flashes play arch rival the Akron Zips on Feb. 3 for the contest. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. at Akron’s James A. Rhodes Arena. The game will air on ESPNU. 

Access Granted: Community Members Now Get Membership to the DI Hub

The Design Innovation (DI) collaborator network will grow this semester as the DI Hub and its makerspaces open to the public through a new community membership. 

Director's Note | March 2023

IN A FLASH: A Parade of Nations

International Night at the Golden Flashes men's basketball game at the MAC Center. 

May 1970, Student-led Collective Action and the Civil Rights Movement: A KSU Alternative Winter Break Experience

51����'s alternative breaks expose students to social justice and cultural issues through direct service, community engagement, reflection and a variety of cultural activities. These programs engage students in service, inform them about current social issues and encourage their ongoing involvement in social change. In December, students visited Jackson, Mississippi for a trip, themed May 1970, Student-led Collective Action and the Civil Rights Movement.

Golden Flashes Skate the Night Away in Downtown Kent

What a night it was at this winter wonderland! Sparkling lights lit up the ice rink as alumni and friends glided by. An acapella group and the spirit of Golden Flashes added to the magic of this winter night.

Tracing the Origins of Black History Month

Feb. 1 marks the start of Black History Month. The chair of 51����'s Department of Africana Studies and the current president of Black United Students at 51���� discuss the university's connection to the monthlong celebration.

Alumna’s Passion for Sustainable Fashion Comes to Downtown Kent

Justine Gallo, a 2022 51���� fashion design graduate, has taken her personal philosophy and combined it with her degree to launch a new store in downtown Kent.

Expert Advice: 51���� Alumni to Serve on Brain Health Advisory Board

Some of 51����’s most prestigious alumni in the field of neuroscience have agreed to serve on the Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) Advisory Board, which will host its inaugural meeting today. 

Out of This World Design Experience

Aimee Crane (Visual Communication Design - BFA ’09, MFA ’12) has the distinction of being the 51���� graduate whose work might just go the farthest. The farthest away from the Earth, that is. Currently the Artemis Brand Manager for NASA, Crane designed the mission patch for the Artemis I Mission which accompanied the Orion spacecraft on its orbit around the moon. We recently spoke with her about her own voyage from 51���� to NASA.