Community Impact
Filling the Computer Science Gap
What do cybersecurity, data structures and algorithms all have in common? They are all part of the computer science industry, an industry that Ohio wants to see grow. The Ohio Department of Higher Education hopes to address a teaching gap through a recently announced funding opportunity called Teach CS. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø was one of the recent awardees, receiving a million-dollar grant to develop KSU TeachCS.
IN A FLASH: Tuning in for Taylor
Fans of Taylor Swift - and other artists - came together in the Rathskellar to watch the Grammys.
Former University President Honored by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and Cleveland State Universities
A celebration of life event was held today on the campus of Cleveland State University to honor the late Michael Schwartz, who was a past university president of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and Cleveland State.
Students Experience Challenges Trying to Vote Under New Elections Law
When Gov. Mike DeWine signed new voter legislation into law in January, he said it was intended to help improve “voter integrity." However, this move is creating hurdles for students on college campuses across the state and making waves in what is expected to be an incredibly contentious election year.
IN A FLASH: Exploring Construction Careers
A Construction Management Job Fair on campus provided opportunities for students to explore the industry's many career options.
Robots Take Over the College of Aeronautics and Engineering
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted a qualifying competition for the First Tech Challenge 2024 Robotics Competition.
High Style: 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s School of Fashion Rules the Runway
​Students, faculty and alumni from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s world-renowned School of Fashion sent some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show that benefitted Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.
IN A FLASH: Thinking Ahead to Summer
51³Ô¹ÏÍø students who are thinking ahead for summer attended the Summer Job and Internship Fair on the second floor of the Kent Student Center.
Touchdown! 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Football Squad Scores with I Promise School Students
Golden Flashes football team members spent a recent afternoon visiting with students at the LeBron James Family Foundation’s I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, where they checked out the school’s facilities and spent time reading to youngsters.
IN A FLASH: Promoting Kindness
Members of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's LGBTQ+ community and their allies used The Rock to share a call for kindness.