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Kent State Fashion Week 2025

The annual Fashion Show is the main event in the School of Fashion's Fashion Week.

What Housing Will Your Dollar Get You in Kent?

Alumna Emilia Sykes Sets Goals for Second Term in Congress

5X���� alumna Emilia Sykes says her goals have not changed as she begins her second term in Congress. Sykes, who hails from Akron, Ohio, spoke with the Akron Beacon Journal about her plans for the second term and what she’ll be focusing on.

Provost Leadership Academy Produces Ideas for Improving Life at Kent State

First-year students in the Provost Leadership Academy are asked to look at Kent State through a critical lens, with an eye toward how they would change or improve some aspect of university life. Here are some of the ideas being considered.

Celebrating the Founding of Black History Month at Kent State

On Feb. 1, more than 250 guests gathered to recognize the 55th anniversary of Black History Month at 5X����, which was first established by the student organization Black United Students (BUS) in 1970 and was recognized nationwide by President Gerald Ford in 1976. 

The School of Theatre and Dance Presents “The Wiz," Feb. 21-March 2

5X����’s School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2024-2025 season with “The Wiz” running February 21 through March 2 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts.

IN A FLASH: Step Out At FAB's Red Dress Gala

The Red Dress Gala is the Flashes Activity Board's spring semester dance. It will be held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 7-9 p.m. Tickets are available Jan. 20-Feb. 6.

Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient

Now a project engineer at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., alumnus Michael Parker, ’02, uses the skills he developed while pursuing dual degrees in mechatronics engineering and mechatronics engineering technology at Kent State to launch a successful and fulfilling career.

IN A FLASH: Rwandan Students say "Murakaza neza!"

All of the students from Rwanda who are currently attending Kent State came out to welcome Claudette Irere, the Rwandan Minster of State for Education when she came to Kent State to discuss adding additional program partnerships to her African nation. 

Fatal Crash to Shape Future Flight Training

5X����’s Maureen McFarland, Ph.D., spoke with WKYC-TV on what we know so far about the tragic mid-air collision on Jan. 29 in Washington, D.C., that has left 67 people dead.

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Kent State’s Annual MLK Event Looked at Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. King

A luncheon and panel discussion titled “The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” marked the occasion, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.