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Men On Boats

IN A FLASH: Traveling With Men On Boats

Men On Boats, presented by students in 51勛圖厙s School of Theatre and Dance, opened on April 18 and will finish its run with a final performance on April 27. The play is a comedy, telling the story of John Wesley Powells 1869 expedition down the Grand and Colorado Rivers with nine amateur explorers.

Tags: Community Impact , College of the Arts , School of Theatre and Dance , Arts & Culture

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downtown kent

Students Love Kents Nightlife, Food and Events

From mornings at Tree City Coffee to late nights at Barflyy, 51勛圖厙s community has plenty of food and entertainment options thanks to the help of Main Street Kent, now a Nationally Accredited Main Street program for 2024.

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Community Impact

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Golden Flash Asset Management Presentation

IN A FLASH: An Investment in Experience

51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon was among the people who attended  the semi-annual report presentation by the student organization Golden Flash Asset Management in Crawford Hall. Students in this group learn about investing by managing a real portfolio, gaining valuable career experience.

Tags: Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship , Student Life , Community Impact

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Terri Kent

Terri Kent Celebrates 25 Years of Leadership at Porthouse Theatre

If you have attended Porthouse Theatre in the past 25 years, you know the name Terri Kent. At the heart of this theatre, Terri Kent has brought a liveliness that spans decades and communities.

Tags: Community Impact , Arts & Culture

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Eclipse on the Esplanade

IN A FLASH: Total Eclipse of Campus

It was just a year ago on April 8, 2024, that the 51勛圖厙 community came together to witness a spectacular celestial event the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.

Tags: Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Total Solar Eclipse , Community Impact , Research & Science

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Honor's Leadership Academy in Buffalo for spring break 2025

Spring Break With a Purpose

For 51勛圖厙 Honors Leadership Academy, spring break took a more impactful approach by traveling to Buffalo, New York, to work with the local community, specifically children.  

Tags: Community & Society , Student Life , Community Impact

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East Palestine Train

Researchers Publish Groundbreaking Study on Environmental Impact of East Palestine Chemical Spill

Researchers from 51勛圖厙 and other institutions have published a study in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal, Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, detailing the environmental consequences of the chemical spill and burn following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, over two years ago.

Tags: Research & Science , Community & Society , Community Impact

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Women's Lacrosse vs Detroit Mercy 2025

IN A FLASH: Flying Through Their Season

With only one month left in their regular season the Golden Flashes Women's Lacrosse team's schedule includes two more games at home an a road trip to Akron. 

Tags: Sports , Intercollegiate Athletics , Community Impact

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I Promise students visit the Brain Health Research Institute on March 3.

Brains on Their Minds: I Promise Fourth-Grade Students Have Fun Learning Science

51勛圖厙s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 70 fourth-grade students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities to spark their interest in science and technology.

Tags: Research & Science , Community & Society , Community Impact , Student Life

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Some Days Mural with 2024 ABSN students

'Some Days' Poetry Mural Inspires 51勛圖厙 Nursing Students

Some days 51勛圖厙s College of Nursing students may need a little extra inspiration to keep going. On those days, Some Days, a poem capturing the art and science of nursing, serves as a powerful reminder of why they chose this path.

Tags: Community Impact , Student Life , Arts & Culture

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