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CDC Walkathon 2025

IN A FLASH: Small Steps With Purpose

Hoping that their small strides will raise money for the center, children from Kent State’s Child Development Center walked on the Kent Campus for their annual two-day Walk-a-thon event.

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , Risman Plaza , Child Development Center , In a Flash

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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.

Tags: Town-Gown , Homecoming , Community & Society , Community Impact , Football , In a Flash

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Supermoon over Flashbash 2025.

IN A FLASH: Look Up - It's SUPERMOON!

Even the skies were reflecting blue and gold as a supermoon glowed above Flashbash, kicking off Homecoming Week at Kent State. 

Tags: Student Life , Community Impact , Homecoming , Student Organizations , Center for Student Involvement , In a Flash

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Thurman Munson's widow, Diane and Kent State Sports announcer Jeff Kurtz.

IN A FLASH: Honoring A Legendary Alumnus

Legendary baseball great and Kent State alumnus, Thurman Munson was honored with a statue and dedication ceremony at Kent State's Schoonover Stadium. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Sports , Baseball , Intercollegiate Athletics , Alumni , In a Flash

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Researchers installing nesting boxes in campus wetlands.

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. 

Tags: Research & Science , Department of Biological Sciences , Community & Society , Community Impact , In a Flash

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"Kentucky" Kent State School of Theatre and Dance

IN A FLASH: "Kentucky" At Kent State

  In "Kentucky," an older sister living in New York City travels back to her family in Kentucky to try to stop her younger sister's wedding.   This unique coming-of-age story touches on themes of identity, religion and love.   "Kentucky," directed by Courtney …

Tags: College of the Arts , School of Theatre and Dance , Community Impact , Arts & Culture , In a Flash

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The First Cultural Café Fall 2025.

IN A FLASH: Experience the Cultural Café!

The Cultural  Café series, presented by Kent State International Student & Scholar Services, through the Office of Global Education is a monthly gathering that offers an opportunity for the university community to learn about other cultures and countries from Kent State's international students. 

Tags: International Admissions , Global Education , Arts & Culture , Student Life , In a Flash

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Squirrel statue.

IN A FLASH: Who Wore It Better?

The black squirrel statue near the Beyer-Murin Gardens on the Kent Campus serves as a landmark, a meeting place and a "lost and found."

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Fix-It Kent Spring 2025

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.

Tags: Community Impact , Community & Society , Town-Gown , Organizational Sustainability , Design Innovation , In a Flash

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9-11 Tribute Flight.

IN A FLASH: A Tribute Over Campus

On his way to an assignment on  Sept. 11, a university photographer saw a tribute flight in formation over Kent State.

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