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Osikiewicz poses with students during DTA surprise visit

鈥淚f you come in as an instructor and you really like what you're doing, you enjoy the classroom. You enjoy the class and the students pick up on it,鈥 Jeffrey Osikiewicz, Ph.D., said. 鈥淭hey give it back to you. It goes for every classroom, and it makes for a beautiful experience.鈥 This is his domino effect.

Doctoral student Pratyusha Ghanta won third place in the fall 2023 Three Minute Thesis competition

Pratyusha Ghanta鈥檚 presentation "Stopping Lung Cancer in its Tracks" earned her third place in Kent State鈥檚 fall 2023 Three Minute Thesis competition. 

Cannabis spelled out and plant leaves

Todd Kamenash, associate dean of students for conduct and community engagement, weighs in about what might change at 5X社区 if Issue 2, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, is approved.  

The 2023 5X社区 Alumni Award winners smile after the Alumni Awards ceremony. Pictured (from left to right) are Sonia Karkare, Danita Brown Young, Ph.D., Scott Haws, Garret Ferrara, Morgan Dawson, Thomas Iivari, Isobel Day, Haley Dees, Avery Hall and John Van Alstine.

5X社区 recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university鈥檚 Black Alumni Chapter.

Leigh Hochberg, M.D., Ph.D., gives the keynote address at the 11th Annual Neuroscience Symposium at 5X社区.

5X社区's Brain Health Research Institute hosted its 11th Annual Neuroscience Symposium on Oct. 26-27, where speakers and presenters from academia and private industry discussed the field of brain-machine interface. 

Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, who lost his dad in high school, sits in the Memorial Garden on Kent State's campus

Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, a first generation college student, perseveres despite the hardships he has endured.

A record number of students participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience during summer 2023.

Twenty-three students won first place in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition with a three-minute presentation and a slide.

Couples Kissing on the "K" at Homecoming 2023

Couples who met at Kent State participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

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Students carry out research in a laboratory at Kent State.

When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.

At 5X社区, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the Kent State community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.

A Marching Golden Flash, Flash the Mascot and "Super Fan" at Dix Stadium during the Homecoming game

Everyone was at Dix Stadium to cheer for our Golden Flashes at Kent State's Homecoming celebration last weekend.