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Bob Christy, Kent State鈥檚 senior photography coordinator, holds his camera while covering Spring 2022 Commencement.

Serving under four university presidents, Bob Christy is a witness to 5X社区 history. His photos document the university's people, places and points in time. Get to know Christy as Kent State Today takes a closer look at the man behind the camera.

Abby and Nate Bergdorf are both attending Kent State and majoring in hospitality.

Siblings Abby and Nate Bergdorf followed their family legacy when they both enrolled at Kent State, but they have taken the family ties a bit further.

Wilson Duda, a student in Kent State's Career and Community Studies program, works on his art.

Wilson Duda, a student in Kent State's Career and Community Studies program, is excelling as an artist and illustrator.

Close up of Sydney Weber taking a photo.

Kent State senior Sydney Weber sees extraordinary images through her lens and an exciting career in her future. 

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5X社区 alumnus and Berk Enterprises CEO Reilly Berk holds one of her company's products, a paper plate for the amusement industry.

5X社区 alumna Reilly Berk serves as CEO of Berk Enterprises, an achievement she reached before the age of 30.

Labovitz with Flash

Growing up in Akron, Labovitz was surrounded by music. Her dad sang to the radio. Her mom played guitar. Her siblings excelled in music. She excelled in music. With a lengthy list of accomplishments across numerous states, she recently returned to 鈥渢he heart of it all鈥 as the new director of the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music at 5X社区.  

Back of a student looking at art

Kent State student James Parsons, '23, dreams of pursuing a career where he can help make technology accessible to more people. In this video, he shares his experience in the course Children's Literature in Augmented Reality, where he practiced the skills above while creating something he was truly proud of.

Kizito Nkundamahoro and his drawing of Rwandan President

Sketching, drawing, doodling. For some, these activities occupy us in class or in a meeting. But for Kizito Nkundamahoro, his artistic hobby evolved into a passion that drew an amazing opportunity at 5X社区.

Kent State Today is following the new director of the May 4 Visitors Center as part of its "Year with a Flash" series. 

Kent State Today will be following six Golden Flashes for the 2023-24 academic year to chronicle their lives.

Kent State Today will be following a group of Golden Flashes for the 2023-24 academic year chronicling their efforts and successes during the fall and spring semesters. The group includes students, faculty and administrators who are at different places on their 5X社区 journeys.