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IN A FLASH: See Your Photo Here!

"IN A FLASH" offers unique views of 5XÉçÇø through the lenses of storytellers across campus. IN A FLASH invites anyone to share their Kent State-related photos at InAFlash@kent.edu.

Tags: Community & Society, Photography, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Kent State Today

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James R. Unger Global Forum in Crawford Hall

Elevating Business: Crawford Hall’s New Transformative Spaces

A 360-degree theatre-in-the-round classroom whose curved walls glow with projected images from the classroom computer paired with crystal-clear sounds. This is what it’s like to be immersed in the James R. Unger Global Forum, one of the many amazing new spaces in the brand-new Crawford Hall.

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New 5XÉçÇø students wave rally towels and cheer during 2024 Convocation.

Kent State Leads Northern Ohio Universities Once More on Top Public Schools List in US News 2025 Best Colleges Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has once again confirmed 5XÉçÇø’s academic strengths with the university’s inclusion on several lists in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings. In the newly released rankings, Kent State continues to be recognized among the Top Public Schools in the nation.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, U.S. News & World Report, Awards and Honors

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Prop Department School of Theatre and Dance

IN A FLASH: On With the Show!

It's "showtime" in the 5XÉçÇø School of Theater and Dance as the halls and studios are alive with activity as students get into the routine of Fall Semester. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Arts & Culture, School of Theatre and Dance, Theatre, Dance

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David Hassler and Maggie Anderson, current director, and former director of the Wick Poetry Center, respectively, speak at the 40th anniversary celebration.

Wick Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Large Gathering of Poets

Maggie Anderson, the founding director of 5XÉçÇø’s Wick Poetry Center, was the first to offer words of verse to begin the three-day celebration of the center’s 40th anniversary.

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2024 Aeronautics and Engineering Expo

IN A FLASH: Look, Up in the Sky!

5XÉçÇø's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo offered exciting and educational exhibits and activities for aviation fans of all ages. 

Tags: College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Aeronautics, 5XÉçÇø Airport, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Student studying at Risman Fountain

IN A FLASH: Back to Classes

It has only been a few weeks since the start of classes, but the buzz and hustle of fall semester is in full effect. 

Tags: Student Life, Fall Semester, Nationally Distinctive

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Aeronautics Expo

Aeronautics and Engineering Expo Promises Fun For All Ages

5XÉçÇø will host the Aeronautics and Engineering Expo (A&E Expo) on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 5XÉçÇø Airport. This event offers a day of aviation excitement, hands-on STEM experiences, and family-friendly activities for all ages.

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Goodyear Blimp Pilot

Goodyear Blimp Pilots Have Full-Circle Moment

The skies over 5XÉçÇø's Airport will feature a unique homecoming this weekend as three alumni return to pilot the Goodyear Blimp during the Aeronautics and Engineering Expo (A&E Expo) on Saturday.

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New Kent State Votes Banner

Working to Get Student Voters Informed and Engaged

The Kent State Votes initiative is working with organizations and departments across campus to help engage and inform student voters in advance of the coming elections. 

Tags: Voting, Elections, Community & Society, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, University News, Students First, May 4, Kent State Athletics

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