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Engineering professor Kelsen LaBerge earns Outstanding Teaching Award

‘Learning They Won’t Forget’

For Kelsen LaBerge, Ph.D., teaching at Kent State is about more than equations. Since joining in 2018, she has dedicated herself to preparing future engineers with not only technical skills but also the resilience to face real-world challenges. The accomplishments and commitment of LaBerge, professor of engineering, have earned her the Outstanding Teaching Award.

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Rwandan students studying at Kent State meet with the Rwandan Minister of Education Claudette Irere, and officials from the Office of Global Education.

Kent State Working to Bring Fashion and Aeronautics to Rwanda

Kent State University’s partnership with the African nation of Rwanda continues to blossom with the School of Fashion, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences all working to add program partnerships in Rwanda.

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Fresh Start Fair Spring 2025

IN A FLASH: A Fresh Look at Student Organizations

The Fresh Start Fair gave student organizations an opportunity to let students know what they are all about - and a chance for students to check them out. 

Tags: Center for Student Involvement , Student Organizations , Student Life , Spring Semester , In a Flash

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Snow showers 1-16-25

IN A FLASH: Flashes in a Winter Wonderland

A steady snowfall made travel more challenging, but also picturesque for Golden Flashes on Thursday. 

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A student takes part in the 2024 game creation challenge.

‘Let’s Make the Rules’ – Game Creation Challenge Set for DI HUB

Board games, card games and computer games are all fair game at the second annual Let’s Make the Rules: A Game Creation Experiencea design challenge open to Kent State University students who have an idea for a new game.

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Flash Focus: Maura Dougherty

Meet Maura Dougherty, a senior theatre studies major with a focus on performance from Pittsburgh. From acting in elementary and high school productions to working at a theatre for young audiences for five years, Dougherty has consistently pursued her passion for the performing arts.

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Blast Off 2024

Take a Fresh Look at Kent State Student Organizations on Jan. 17

Studies show students who participate in student organizations are more successful academically and are more satisfied with their college experience. Sponsored by Kent State’s Center for Student Involvement, the Fresh Start Fair on Jan. 17 gives students an opportunity to explore the university’s 350+ student organizations.

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Winter 2024-2025

IN A FLASH: Back To Classes

Students braved a snow-covered campus and cold temperatures as classes began for Spring Semester 2025.

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Crawford Hall's winter look

IN A FLASH: A Snowy Welcome

Significant snowfall in the last few days has given campus an extreme makeover from the way it looked before winter break.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Spring Semester , Student Life , In a Flash

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Attend January Events on Campus for a Chance to Win!

After winter break, Kent State University’s Center for Student Involvement is welcoming students back to campus and on-campus events with a chance to win a Kent State tumbler. 

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