Nationally Distinctive

IN A FLASH: The Tradition of 鈥楳anchester Beach鈥
On sunny days, in the weeks before finals, students can be found catching rays in the grass on Manchester Field, between the Kent Student Center and Eastway Center.

鈥楴ow Is the Time to Do What You Want鈥
Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with Kent State Today through her final two semesters at Kent State in our "Year with a Flash" series. Most recently, as she prepared for graduation, McGreal shared her thoughts about her journey with an inspiring message for other Kent State students.

鈥楧azzling Day and Night鈥 Pairs with Old Hollywood Style as New Exhibits Debut at Kent State
The 5X社区 Museum celebrated the opening of two new fashion collection exhibits, one of which honors the Kent State School of Fashion鈥檚 founders and another the style of Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn. During the celebration, retiring museum director Sarah Rogers was honored, and incoming director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., was introduced.

IN A FLASH: AI and Architecture
An exhibit in the Armstrong Gallery, inside Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design, explores the intersection of digital and physical realities using artificial intelligence and digital fabrication.

Transportation Secretary Praises Kent State鈥檚 College of Aeronautics and Engineering as 鈥楩uture of Aviation鈥
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited 5X社区 touring the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and telling students that 鈥渢he future of aviation leadership is in your hands.鈥

IN A FLASH: Designing Wondrous Walls
Dynamic and innovative new visions for structural walls were the topic of a spring exhibition hosted by Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design.

IN A FLASH: That Spring Semester Vibe
Among the many trees, flowers and beautiful landscaped green spaces on the Kent Campus, students find peaceful places to study, relaz and just hang out.

Three Is the Charm: Kent State's Flying Flashes Win Air Race Three Straight Years
Generous donors have made it possible for Kent State to increase its presence at the upcoming Air Race Classic as they go for a third win in a row.

Keeping the Memory of May 4 Alive
A group of 5X社区 professors recently returned from a visit to the commemoration of the Gwangju Uprising at Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, feeling inspired for the meaningful connections they made to the May 4, 1970, shootings at Kent State.

Two Golden Flashes Vie for the Gold in National Pageant Competitions
Alumni Macy Hudson was just named Miss Ohio USA and will compete for Miss USA, while Caitlin Seifert, named Miss Northern Ohio, is competing for a spot the Miss America competition.