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Canvas Admins From Across Ohio Meet At Kent State
The Division of Information Technology and Instructure, the parent company of the Canvas Learning Management System, hosted the first Ohio Canvas Users Group (OCUG) Conference in the Student Center.
Barrier Busting in the Latinx Community
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, The Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com have launched a special series spotlighting 50 Hispanic leaders in northern Ohio, with Kent State’s own Ilianna Velez among them.
Give Yourself a Break
Fall is here, and while the leaves are changing and the pumpkin spice is flowing, this also means that schoolwork is piling up and classes are moving at full speed. It also means stress for students can start to become overwhelming.
Kent State Celebrates ‘It’s a Flash World’ at This Year’s Homecoming
The streets of Kent, Ohio, will be filled with blue and gold as Kent State University alumni, students, parents, employees and community members gather for this year’s Homecoming, with a full slate of events Oct. 20-21.
IN A FLASH: Racing in the Rain
The Bowman Cup 5K Race and 1 Mile-Walk-Roll kicked off Homecoming Week at Kent State on Saturday.
From Fashion Week to Fashion Designer
Kent State Grows Partnership in Cambodia
Kent State University on Friday renewed and expanded its relationship with Dewey International University (DIU) in Battambang, Cambodia, opening a pathway for Dewey students to obtain a Kent State degree.
‘Being a Leader Can Mean so Many Different Things’
The Kent State Leadership Center features panels of students and faculty talking about their leadership journeys. As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, the center hosted a Lessons in Leadership: Hispanic Heritage Month Panel.
Working For The Weekend
Several dozen Kent State students started their weekend early Friday morning by loading a CH-47 Chinook helicopter that landed briefly on the Kent Campus to take them to a field exercise with the Army ROTC.
From Corporate to Nonprofit: How a Public Relations Alumnus Has Impacted Greater Cleveland and Kent State
Kent State alumnus Richard Batyko, M.A., ’12, has committed his life and career to making the world, specifically Greater Cleveland, a better place. This year, he and the YMCA of Greater Cleveland (for which he serves as Chief Marketing Officer) are working with Kent State University advertising and public relations seniors in the capstone class, Campaigns in Advertising and Public Relations, to raise awareness about the organization's mission.
A ‘Wonder-Fall’ Surprise
Students lined up to get a free beanie and take a ride on a horse-drawn carriage at Flash Activities Board’s Fall Fest on Wednesday, Oct. 11. With hot apple cider and donuts in hand, students either played cornhole or sat on hay while listening to the live calypso music.
IN A FLASH: When a Black Squirrel Crosses Your Path on Friday the 13th
On Friday the 13th, we've heard about black cats, but what about black squirrels? Are they unlucky or lucky?
Passwords, Phishing and Cyber Threats, Oh My!
You get an email from your supervisor demanding you send them your cell number so they can text you important instructions. You get a text asking you to verify that you’re logging into your Flashline account. But you’re not. Now you’re wondering how many times you’ve used this same password. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Kent State is looking to keep you safe online.
Friday the 13th: Good Luck from 'Bad Luck Brian'
A Kent State alumnus, famous for his "unlucky" internet meme character has a special Friday the 13th message for his fellow Flashes.
Mexico and Puerto Rico on Display at Cultural Café
As National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, Alex Silverio and Tatiana Fernández Pérez shared pieces of their cultures at this month’s installment of Cultural Café, presented by International Student and Scholar Services at the Office of Global Education.
Professor Leads Cutting-Edge Physics Research
Supported by grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, Kent State physics professor Michael Strickland, Ph.D., and his team have developed the world’s leading approach to describe non-equilibrium evolution of highly relativistic systems.
IN A FLASH: Which Came First - Flash or the Egg?
On Flash the Mascot's 38th birthday, we ask the question: Which came first, Flash or the egg?
Pain, Fear as Kent State Community Reacts to Growing Israel-Hamas War
A demonstration on the K and a vigil for the fallen marked a day of gatherings across the Kent State University Kent Campus Thursday, five days after violence erupted in Israel and Gaza.
When Life is a Fairytale
In Noelle Bowles’ classroom, fairytales come to life through the eyes of her students. Bowles, associate professor of English at Kent State University at Trumbull, teaches lessons that extend past the storybook and onto the pages of real life.
Scanning the Past: Library to Digitize Fashion Sketchbooks of Acclaimed Designer
New York couturière designer Pauline Trigère, whose career spanned more than five decades, left behind a legacy of fashion innovation meticulously preserved in volumes of sketchbooks and press clippings. Those volumes have had a home at Kent State University Libraries since 1993 and soon will be accessible to everyone.
Doctoral Student’s Research May Help People Get 'the NAC' of Being Drug Free
Mandalynn Slupek won first place in Kent State's Three Minute Thesis competition on Oct. 3 when she presented “Getting the NAC of Being Drug Free,” research on how the supplement NAC or N-acetyl cysteine can be used in the fight against addiction.
The Bird Is the Word! Happy 38th Birthday, Flash the Mascot!
Everybody's heard about the bird! Oct. 12 is Flash's 38th birthday!
‘The Trip Changed My Perspective on Life’
Her first education abroad experience gave graduate student Lilian Keister an up-close view of a culture rooted in kindness and forgiveness.
IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In Kent
Downtown Kent is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for Kent's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14.
Supporting Each Other During Overwhelming Times
Dear Kent State University Community,
'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'
Students coming to Kent State and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of Kent State's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.
Mental Health Campaign Reminds Us to Reduce the Stigma, Seek Help and Refer a Flash
The two-hour Mental Health Campaign kickoff, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom on Tuesday, Oct. 10, was well attended by the Kent State community.
Longtime Newsroom Executive Mizell Stewart Joins MDJ as Professional-in-Residence
Kent State’s School of Media and Journalism (MDJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mizell Stewart III as professional-in-residence.
Earlier this year, Stewart served as the keynote speaker for MDJ’s annual David and Janet Dix Lecture in Media Ethics. Previously, he was the Vice President of News Performance, Talent & Partnerships for Gannett and the USA TODAY Network. Stewart will serve both Student Media and MDJ in his role as professional-in-residence.
It's a Rainbow Week at Kent State!
Kent State and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week.
I Spy a Winning Dissertation: History Doctoral Student Receives Prestigious U.S. Army Fellowship
Matthew Vajda, a doctoral student in the Department of History at Kent State University, has been selected as one of only two recipients
IN A FLASH: Kent's 'Locks of Love'
Kent's Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade.
Last Day for Voter Registration
Oct. 10 is the deadline for registering for this November’s election.
Changes to the FAFSA: Important Information to Know
While the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has experienced changes over the years, the upcoming 2024-25 FAFSA year will introduce significant changes for students and families. These changes may have implications for students and their ability to gain access to federal financial aid.
Using Her Degree and Her Determination to Help Female Entrepreneurs
Mary Seats, a 2010 graduate of Kent State University, says she combined the tools she acquired while a student at Kent State with her own passion and grit to create the successes she enjoys today.
Kicking Off Kent State's Mental Health Campaign
On World Mental Health Day, Kent State is launching its own university-wide mental health campaign with a special event.