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Problem Solver: Doctoral Student Strives to Make Drones Safer
Esrat Farhana Dulia won first place in Kent State鈥檚 2024 Three Minute Thesis competition in the Graduate College for her innovative research in a surveillance sensor network that will enable Advanced Air Mobility operators to guide authorized uncrewed aerial vehicles in safe flight paths that would avoid potential collisions.

IN A FLASH: The Fleet in Fog
The mist of a foggy, fall morning shrouded the aircraft at the 5X社区 Airport.

In the News: Post-Election Conversations, School of Fashion Showcased
鈥淚n the News鈥 features 5X社区鈥檚 values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.

Pass the Turkey, Hold the Arguments
After one of the most contentious elections in American history, we are entering the holiday season when family dinners can be an argument waiting to happen.

Nationally Ranked, 鈥楤ackyard鈥 Access
5X社区鈥檚 School of Fashion was recently featured on the front page of the Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier newspapers for the innovative and collaborative opportunities it has implemented for its students.

Program Trains Students to Combat Cyberthreats
As the rapid advancement of technology and global interconnectivity continues, cyber threats simultaneously evolve and become increasingly prevalent. It is evident that there is an ever-growing need for professionals equipped with the skills to recognize and address the technical, criminal and social aspects of cybercrime.

Helping Students Navigate a Successful Kent State Experience
KSU Navigate, a new technology platform more than two years in the making, will fully launch on Nov. 18, giving 5X社区 students an easy and efficient way to schedule tutoring and academic advising putting them on track for success in their coursework.

Kent State Fashion Show Launches Porsche Macan
Kent State鈥檚 School of Fashion has long fostered deep industry connections, and on Nov. 7 those partnerships were on full display as the school hosted a fashion show in Cleveland鈥檚 Flats district to launch the new all-electric Porsche Macan.

IN A FLASH: Fall on the Plaza
Beautiful images of a sunny, fall day on campus were captured by a Kent State staffer and submitted to IN A FLASH.
IN A FLASH: Flashes Trick or Treat!
On Halloween, the Kent Student Center and the University Library welcomed student trick-or-treaters in the afternoon and the Flashes Activity Board held a Boo Bash later in the day. Kent State's Elvis was spotted handing out treats on Risman Plaza.