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Golden Flashes Field Hockey team at Athens

IN A FLASH: Ringing in a WIN!

The Golden Flashes Field Hockey team rang in the second of two wins last week in Athens, against the Ohio University Bobcats. They had previously defeated the visiting Central Michigan Chippewas a few days earlier. 

Tags: Intercollegiate Athletics , Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Sports , In a Flash

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Fall Fest 2024

IN A FLASH: All About Fall

The Fall Fest, presented by the Flashes Activities Board (FAB) was a spectacular celebration of the season with fun activities including crafts, marshmallow toasting carriage rides and the Haymaker Farmers' Market. 

Tags: Student Life , Fall Semester , Nationally Distinctive , Community & Society , In a Flash

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Kent State at Salem students preparing plants for winter storage

IN A FLASH: Seasonal Sustainability

Students in the Horticulture program at Kent State University at Salem help to keep their campus looking great year round by preparing perennial plants for storage as seasons change. 

Tags: Kent State University at Salem , Regional Campuses , Organizational Sustainability , Research & Science , Grounds , In a Flash

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2024 Drag Race 5K finish at North Water Brewing

IN A FLASH: A Rainbow Connection

  The annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent is a wonderful example of the outstanding "town-gown" relationship between Kent State University and the city of Kent. The celebration is presented by Kent State's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent. One of the new events this year was the…

Tags: Town-Gown , Community Impact , Community & Society , City of Kent , In a Flash

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Rainbow over the Lefton Esplanade and the arch on front campus.

IN A FLASH: Rain and Rainbows

"No rain, no rainbows," is how the saying goes and on this rainy morning, a rainbow glowed over the Lefton Esplande and all of Kent. 

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CDC Walkathon 2024

IN A FLASH: Tiny Steps, Big Purpose

Some of Kent State's smallest Flashes took steps to help fund a unique part of their learning experience at Kent State's Child Development Center. 

Tags: Research & Science , Child Development Center , Community & Society , Community Impact , College of Education, Health and Human Services , In a Flash

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Eco, the voter registration puppy

IN A FLASH: Eco, the Voter Registration Pup

The League of Women Voters of Ohio made Kent State the final stop on their tour of more than 20 Ohio colleges and universities. The group, including Eco the puppy, worked to get students registered to vote in advance of the Oct. 7 registration deadline. 

Tags: Voting , Elections , Community Impact , Community & Society , In a Flash

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Filo photo in The Library of Congress

IN A FLASH: Kent State in The Library of Congress

Bob Christy, senior photography coordinator for University Communications and Marketing captured these images inside the Library of Congress, where John Filo's iconic photo from May 4, 1970 was part of an exhibition there. 

Tags: May 4 , Nationally Distinctive , Arts & Culture , In a Flash

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Turkmen musicians and dancers on Risman Plaza

IN A FLASH: Turkmen on Risman

A delegation from Turkmenistan visited Kent State and brought cuisine, music and dancing from their culture to Risman Plaza. 

Tags: Global Education , Global Education , Arts & Culture , Global Reach , In a Flash

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Legacy Project Students

IN A FLASH: Capturing Generational History

Students in Kent State's Long Term Care Administration program met with local senior citizens to create a book that shared their life stories. 

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , College of Education, Health and Human Services , Arts & Culture , In a Flash

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