Community & Society
IN A FLASH -EXTRA: Four-Legged Flashes at Homecoming
Cute and cuddly animal companions joined in the celebration of Flash the Mascot's birthday at Kent State Homecoming 2025.
IN A FLASH: Flash's Homecoming Birthday Bash
Spectacular sunshine, fun activities, a new parade route, visiting alumni and a decisive win at Dix Stadium make Kent State's 2025 Homecoming/Flash's Birthday Bash a memorable experience for everyone.
Kent State USG President Demonstrates Community Impact on Air
Ivory Kendrick, Kent State University’s undergraduate student body president, was recently featured on an episode of the “Sound of Ideas” on Ideastream Public Media to talk about his role in providing free harm reduction supplies to people in the community.
Using Cybersecurity Month to Train for Year-Round Diligence
October is cybersecurity awareness month, and Kent State University’s information security team is informing students and staff about how to stay safe online through four weeks of interactive fun with the chance to win some amazing rewards. The goal, of course, is year-round attention to cyber threats.
IN A FLASH: Doing It For The Ducks
The wetlands near Kent State's Kent Campus are a great location for studying wildlife. Researchers visited recently to install nesting boxes for ducks.
‘The Tools That Are Being Used in the World of Business Are Changing’
New courses and new programs in Kent State's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, made possible by state-0f-the-art business technology inside Crawford Hall, provide Kent State business graduates with knowledge and skills that give them a competitive edge in the job market.
The Special Role Students Play in Keeping Campus Safe
Campus security and safety require a lot of work from faculty, staff and students, beyond even what the Kent State University community might guess.
IN A FLASH: The Fixers Are IN!
Volunteers with skills in repairing clothing, household items, electronics, furniture, small appliances and more will be available to help people who bring in broken or non-working items at the Fix-It Kent Community Repair Workshop on Sept. 18.
Wick Poetry Center Kicks Off Semester with Book Launch, Reading and Exhibit
The Wick Poetry Center will begin the 2025 Fall Semester with a book launch, poetry readings and new exhibit from its Poets for Science collaboration.
Kent State Entrepreneurship Graduate Creates the Vibe at her New Dance Studio
A dancer from the age of four, Spigelmire knew she wanted to incorporate her love of dance with her desire to be an entrepreneur. And now, Spigelmire is living the dream of owning her own dance studio, The Vibe Dance Company. Spigelmire of Stow not only opened her studio, but she also hired four Kent State students, some of whom she attended dance programs with as a child, to teach at the dance studio.