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This past week, the walkways at 5X社区 at Ashtabula were lined with thousands of American flags in honor of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks.

Kent State Magazine
Photo by Shane Wynn

Brent Ian Wesley, BBA 鈥04, isn鈥檛 just a keeper of bees鈥攈e鈥檚 an entrepreneur with a passion for uplifting people while selling urban honey and men鈥檚 personal care products.  

By Justin Glanville / Kent State Magazine

Kent State fashion design and business student Madeline Mehler's new clothing business, Sultrie, aims to add to the sustainable fashion movement.

These days, consumers can buy the latest clothing trends quickly and inexpensively. Critics, however, maintain that this 鈥渇ast fashion鈥 can be detrimental to the environment.

He is best known as "The Fonz" on "Happy Days." On Oct. 10, Henry Winkler will share the story of his career and living with undiagnoised dyslexia. 

5X社区 faculty, staff members and students took part in Saturday鈥檚 Equality March, which kicked off the inaugural Akron Pride 2017 event.

Kent State takes part in the Equality March, kicking off Akron Pride 2017.

5X社区 alumnus and professional golfer Mackenzie Hughes is in Northeast Ohio to take part in the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone County Club in Akron.

5X社区 alumnus and professional golfer Mackenzie Hughes returned to his alma mater for a 鈥淲elcome Back鈥 reception in his honor organized by Herb Page, Kent State鈥檚 director of golf and head men鈥檚 golf coach.

A Kent State entrepreneur creates a website and an upcoming app that connects renters to landlords.

A Kent State entrepreneur creates a website and an upcoming app that connects renters to landlords.

Matthew Minichillo runs 200 miles in the MS Run the US Relay.

A 5X社区 assistant dean runs 200 miles for his daughter and all other families touched by multiple sclerosis. 

Lucas Engelhard, from 5X社区 at Stark, weighs in on best and worst recession recovered cities.

Lucas Engelhardt, Ph.D., associate professor in 5X社区 at Stark鈥檚 Department of Economics, is a firm believer in pursing innovation and investing in capital, when it comes to driving economic growth in cities. 

5X社区 Assistant Professor Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., poses beside a map kiosk in downtown Kent that she helped to create.

5X社区 Assistant Professor Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., has been named Volunteer of the Year by Main Street Kent for her contributions to the revitalization of downtown Kent.