This excerpt appeared in the article, "Stark County residents share their favorite Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival memories," on CantonRep.com on Wednesday, July 17. Written by Kelli Weir. Read the full article.In the article, Michael Wheeler, president and chief legal officer of Patriot Software and one of Kent State Stark's Distinguished Alumni recipients, shares how the Balloon Classic has become a family tradition.Mike Wheeler carries on the tradition of admiring 'the balloons'Everyone loves that up-close experience when a glittering fireworks show leads to those gut-pounding grand fina...
Flash’s Food Pantry on the East Liverpool Campus is located on the main floor (2nd floor) of Purinton Hall. The location is discreet, confidential and there is no request for personal information.
Bags are available to carry items. Those who visit Flash’s Food Pantry can take up to 12 items per visit, per person.
Flash’s Food Pantry on the Salem Campus is located in Room 164.
There is no need to make an appointment – the door is open during regular campus operating hours.
Students, staff and faculty can select free food and personal hygiene items at times that are convenient to them.
The location is discreet, confidential and there is no request for personal information.
Bags are available to carry items.
There is always a need to replenish the shelves, especially for the more popular items. Donations are always welcome.
A classroom assignment at Kent State University sparked a successful business venture for former Golden Flashes football star Will Matthews.Matthews, who helped Kent State win its first bowl game in 2019, turned his entrepreneurial studies project into reality with the Southern Comfort Kitchen food truck in 2019. The business has since expanded to include a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Akron's Highland Square, which opened in 2022.Kent State Today first featured Matthews in 2018 while he was still a student, showcasing his early entrepreneurial ambitions.Drawing on his New Orleans roots...
