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51�Թ��� 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.In 2022, Sykes was first elected to represent Ohio’s 13th House District in Congress, making her the first Black 51�Թ��� alumna to serve in the House of Representatives, as well as the first Black person ever to represent the 13th Congressional District, which includes Summit County and parts of Portage and Stark Counties.Here’s a reca...

For 15 years, 51�Թ���’s Provost Leadership Academy has offered first-year students an in-depth education on the university's inner workings while challenging them to identify ways to improve campus life. High school seniors identified through the college application process as high-achieving or students who would bring unique skills to the academy are invited to apply for membership. An interview process follows the application before students are offered a spot in the group, John Jewell, Ph.D., associate dean for Academic Student Support Services in University College ...

On Feb. 1, more than 250 guests gathered to recognize the 55th anniversary of Black History Month at 51�Թ���, which was first established by the student organization Black United Students (BUS) in 1970 and was recognized nationwide by President Gerald Ford in 1976. This year’s theme, “The Black Experience: Resilience, Reclamation, Recovery,” highlights the strength of Black communities, the power of reclaiming history and identity and the importance of holistic well-being....

51�Թ���’s School of Theatre and Dance is continuing 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.A beloved Broadway gem, "The Wiz" infuses L. Frank Baum’s "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" with a dazzling mix of rock, gospel and soul music. This timeless tale of Dorothy’s adventures through the Land of Oz is a fun, family-friendly, modern musical."The Wiz" was written by William F. Brown with music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls, from the story “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum. ...

 The Flashes Activity Board (FAB) invites students to step out in style at the Red Dress Gala on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 7-9 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. This is FAB's spring semester dance, offering students a chance to dress up, get out and dance away the winter blahs.  Tickets will be available Jan. 20 - Feb. 6.    DJ Mike James will get the music moving to keep people on the dance floor.   Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your 51�Թ���-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Ke...

  We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Clarissa A. Thompson, a professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at 51�Թ���, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the American Psychological Association’s Award for Distinguished Contributions of Applications of Psychology to Education and Training! This prestigious award recognizes psychologists for evidence-based applications of psychology to education. Winners of this award demonstrate a contribution to new teaching methods or the solution of learning problems through their research. A full description of the ...

Michael Parker’s decision to study mechatronics at 51�Թ��� was driven by his lifelong curiosity for intricate mechanical systems and understanding how they work.“I wanted to pursue a career in engineering because growing up I loved the way that things worked,” the 2020 51�Թ��� graduate shared. “Whether it be cars or phones or any sort of electrical mechanical device, I wanted to have a better understanding of the intricate details of what made that system work. It wasn’t really until I had the opportunity to visit colleges and look into some of their engineering programs that ...