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51���� Board Approves New Administrative Structure for Academic Colleges

The 51���� Board of Trustees has approved the university’s proposed realignment of degree-granting colleges within the Division of Academic Affairs, marking a significant milestone in the Transformation 2028 initiative.

51���� Board Endorses New Structure for Academic Colleges, Establishes Three New Majors

The 51���� Board of Trustees met March 19 on the Kent Campus for its regular quarterly meeting. Among its actions, the Board endorsed the Division of Academic Affairs’ plan for degree-granting colleges called Transformation 2028. 

Spring Safety Tips for Cars and Drivers

As winter ends, is important to take a moment and make sure that your car is ready for the new season. From routine maintenance to staying alert and safe, here are some car safety tips to keep you prepared throughout the spring semester.  

IN A FLASH: Another Flash-tastic Season!

The 51���� Golden Flashes men's and women's basketball teams gave their fans nothing to be mad (angry) about this March! Both teams ended their exceptional regular season play and continued on to play in the Mid-America Conference Tournament at Cleveland's Rocket Arena. The men's team also went on to play in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). 

Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad

Driven by 51���� students, a collaborative research initiative guided by Aimee Ward, Ph.D., addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safety improvements.

‘I Am in It for the Fun of Robot Fighting’

In a meeting with junior mechatronics engineering technology major Jude Carver a few weeks before the KSU Combat Robotics Tournament, he was still planning and building his 'bot. He shares the details of his combat robot’s design along with the next steps in its construction before the competition. He also demonstrates his skills in drawing complex Japanese characters. 

Statewide Tornado Drill to Be Conducted Wednesday, March 19

Ohio is conducting a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 19, at 9:50 a.m. All 51���� campuses will be participating in this test.

51���� Students Explore Law School and Career Paths

On March 6, the Pre-Law Center and the Office of Career

Fully Online Programs Offer Flexibility, Quality

The national trend of fully online enrollment has been decreasing since the pandemic, but 51����’s online programs are bucking those trends. 51���� offers 90 fully online degree and certificate programs. From bachelor’s to master’s degree programs, the university provides its nationally distinctive academics completely online.

Night at the Museum: Conversation on Adaptive Fashion

How 51���� Prepares Pilots to Master the Skies … Even the Blimp!

51����’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering thoroughly prepares graduates for successful careers in aviation – whether that means piloting a fixed-wing airplane or one of America’s most beloved aircraft. 

IN A FLASH: Taking Care of Business

University photographer Bob Christy captured unique images of students from 51����'s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship going to and from their classes inside Crawford Hall. 

John Rathje Named Corporate ORBIE® Award Winner

51����’s Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, John Rathje, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 ORBIE® Award in the Corporate category. 

51���� to Face St. Bonaventure in the National Invitational Tournament

51���� Men's Basketball (21-11) has punched their ticket to the National Invitation Tournament. 

The Day Campus Stood Still

For the 51���� community, March 17, 2020, was the day most university employees began working remotely following the shift of coursework to online classes and nearly all students leaving the residence halls as COVID-19 reached Ohio.

IN A FLASH: Moon over 51����

51���� staffer and talented photographer, Michael Gershe, set up his camera at the 51���� Airport for this month's big celestial event: the lunar eclipse. 

51���� Alumnus Antonio Gates Takes First Steps Toward Enshrinement

51���� alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at 51���� will become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.

Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., Continues to Lead with Student Success and a Sense of Belonging at the Forefront

Eboni Pringle Ph.D., senior vice president of Student Life, calls the full-time and part-time employees in the division a "dream team" for the exceptional service they render.

Daniel Holm

I'm immensely enjoying my return to full-time faculty this academic year (2024-25).

Tim Gallagher

David Hacker

Allyson Tessin

IN A FLASH: Holi Hai!

With messages of unity, diversity, and people coming together, Holi, the Indian festival of love, colors and spring was celebrated by the Kent Indian Association on Centennial Court Green on March 8. 

2024 Distinguished Alumni: Daniel Lux (B.S. 1974)

"My introduction to geology was from Jean Metzler and Dick Uthe at the 51���� Stark campus in the fall quarter of 1970.

2022 Distinguished Alumni: Joseph Hannibal (M.S. 1980, Ph.D. 1990)

2023 Distinguished Alumni: Mark Jones (M.S. 2000)

Flash Focus: Tommy Charnie

Meet Tommy Charnie, a junior architecture major in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design from Weirton, West Virginia, whose passions serve as daily motivators, fueling what many would call a packed schedule.

2021 Distinguished Alumni: Nancy Ritter Zolidis (BA 1970)

IN A FLASH: Gone With the Wind!

High winds ahead of winter storms ripped away the windsock that was perched on top of the hangar at the 51���� Airport.

The Art and Science of Scientific Glassblowing

Greetings from the Environmental Mineralogy and Geochemistry group!

Greetings from the Hydrogeology Research Group!

Hello, I’m Dr. Kuldeep Singh, and I’m excited to share some updates from our Hydrogeology Research Group at 51����.

M.S. Theses and Ph.D. Dissertations Completed

M.S. Theses Completed

Meet Courtney Wagner

It is an honor to join the Department of Earth Sciences this academic year as an Assistant Professor.

In Memoriam - Rodney M. Feldmann

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Rodney Feldmann, scientist, mentor, husband, and father, died peacefully at home at the age of 84. 

Scholarships & Awards

Amoco Alumni

• 2024 Tatiana Fernandez Perez
• 2023 Kyle Smart