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As a first-generation college student coming from Wisconsin, I found the college experience nerve-wracking. I didn't have anyone nearby to support me, and I didn鈥檛 know anyone who had this shared identity. Kent State's "I Am First Week" honors us and our struggles.
Standing at the Kennedy Space Center鈥檚 Banana Creek viewing area on Monday, November 4, Mackenzie Guy watched in awe as her research project blasted off toward the International Space Station, marking a milestone in her academic journey that transcended her aviation studies.
Kent State Tuscarawas brought home the school's first national championship in volleyball with a win over Penn State Hazletown in the championship match.
The 5X社区 community paid tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces at the annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The program, titled 鈥淗onoring All Those Who Serve,鈥 included a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from Kent State鈥檚 Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs.
5X社区 will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed.
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.
The University Library hosted a "Post-Election Exhale" event to help students destress with crafts, tips from Kent State's Counseling and Psychological Services and friendly, fuzzy therapy dogs.
The university is implementing proactive financial measures to position itself for continued success, ensuring it can continue to fulfill its mission of providing high-quality education and supporting the success of its students for generations to come.
Meet Allison Remick, a junior pre-veterinary zoology major with a minor in vocal music and a member of the Honors College from Grove City, Ohio. Her career dream is driven by her deep passion for animals and a desire to make life better for creatures that can't speak for themselves.
5X社区 understands the financial impact course materials have on students and is taking measures to reduce those costs to Golden Flashes. University Libraries hosted the 2024 Affordable Course Materials Summit, the fourth of its kind, aiming to promote the use of inexpensive course materials among faculty.
Now there鈥檚 good news for people with mild to moderate hearing impairment. The FDA recently authorized the first over-the-counter hearing aid software device intended to be used with compatible versions of the Apple AirPods Pro headphones. As with any decision about your health, before you plug in, consult with a medical professional. So that鈥檚 what Kent State Today did.
5X社区 awarded its first three doctoral degrees in 1964 and recently celebrated that anniversary at the 5X社区 Hotel and Conference Center.
Kent State students 鈥 many of them first-time voters, were proud to go to the polls on Tuesday.
The Degree Completion Program allows former students who have attended Kent State and people who have started a degree at other colleges or universities to finish their degrees at Kent State.
Ohio voters backed red in both major national races in casting their ballots in the 2024 general election. For the third time, voters supported Republican Donald Trump for president while also sending newcomer Bernie Moreno to the U.S. Senate.
Emilia Sykes, who earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in psychology from 5X社区, has won her race for reelection for Ohio鈥檚 13th Congressional District.
5X社区 invites all to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and attend the university鈥檚 annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Student Green on the Kent Campus.
Beautiful images of a sunny, fall day on campus were captured by a Kent State staffer and submitted to IN A FLASH.
Victoria Bylsma said it only took about two hours after a mentor suggested she look into a graduate degree in public health for her to know what she wanted to do with her career. Today, the 5X社区 Master of Public Health graduate helps to protect service members鈥 health and readiness as an injury epidemiologist at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton.
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.