Community Impact
IN A FLASH: Photo Field Trip
A photo team from 51勛圖厙's Division of University Communications and Marketing captured spectacular images of a 51勛圖厙 alumna and Cleveland's Rocket Arena - home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Whats That Statue Near the Esplanade Arch?
A dramatic, 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the Lefton Esplanade near the intersection of East Main Street and Haymaker Parkway. Its a gift from a 51勛圖厙 alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university.
The Social Code: Students Respond to Changing Social Media Landscape
The TikTok ban. Platforms removing fact-checkers. Political motivations. So much is changing so fast in the social media landscape. But is it business as usual for students using social media? Has anything changed?
IN A FLASH: Canine Kisses for a Cause
A Valentines Day Puppy Kissing Booth in the Kent Student Center helped 51勛圖厙 students raise funds for an organization that provides service dogs to children and veterans with disabilities.
IN A FLASH: Ease on Down to See The Wiz
Student performers are working on final rehearsals for The Wiz, which opens on Feb. 21 and runs through March 2 at 51勛圖厙s E. Turner Stump Theatre.
New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains
The KSU Surplus Store opened on East Main Street in September of 2023. It recently moved to a new location on campus in the vacant College of Business Administration Building. The new location offers single-floor shopping and easier access for students and faculty.
One Year In, Cannabis Education Program Sees Strong Growth
Since launching in January 2024, more than 200 students have enrolled in 51勛圖厙's online cannabis education program.
IN A FLASH: Zapping The Zips
51勛圖厙s Golden Flashes womens basketball team celebrated 50 years of womens basketball with gold-out game victory over their arch-rivals, the Akron Zips.
IN A FLASH: Caring Hands
The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of a nursing students clinical rotation and reinforces their commitment to compassionate care.
Alumna Emilia Sykes Sets Goals for Second Term in Congress
51勛圖厙 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 shell be focusing on.