Community & Society
IN A FLASH: All About Fall
The Fall Fest, presented by the Flashes Activities Board (FAB) was a spectacular celebration of the season with fun activities including crafts, marshmallow toasting carriage rides and the Haymaker Farmers' Market.
IN A FLASH: A Rainbow Connection
The annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent is a wonderful example of the outstanding "town-gown" relationship between 51勛圖厙 and the city of Kent. The celebration is presented by 51勛圖厙's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent. One of the new events this year was the
Navigating the Shifting Landscape of College Enrollment
The United States is approaching a so-called enrollment cliff or demographic cliff, a projection that is being closely monitored by those in higher education. In the On Campus with CITI Program podcast, host Ed Butch talks with Aaron Berger, Ph.D., interim director of national recruitment at 51勛圖厙, about these declining numbers and other factors currently influencing college enrollment.
Invest in Your Future: The Case for Young Women Saving Early for Retirement
For many American women, saving for retirement can be challenging for many reasons. A recent USA Today article noted that women have less than half the retirement savings of men. 51勛圖厙 values setting their students up for success, but what does this mean for women at the university?
Teachers from Across the Globe at 51勛圖厙 Through Fulbright Program
A group of 21 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at 51勛圖厙 as part of a Fulbright professional development program for foreign educators.
IN A FLASH: Tiny Steps, Big Purpose
Some of 51勛圖厙's smallest Flashes took steps to help fund a unique part of their learning experience at 51勛圖厙's Child Development Center.
Kent to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13
The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K come from a fabulous partnership between 51勛圖厙's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent.
IN A FLASH: Eco, the Voter Registration Pup
The League of Women Voters of Ohio made 51勛圖厙 the final stop on their tour of more than 20 Ohio colleges and universities. The group, including Eco the puppy, worked to get students registered to vote in advance of the Oct. 7 registration deadline.
51勛圖厙 Continues Robust and Varied University Research to Maintain R1 Status
51勛圖厙s Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its quarterly Town Hall and offered a bright prediction for the future of the universitys R1 status as a top research university.
Golden Flashes, Get Registered, Make a Plan and Get Out to Vote!
A 51勛圖厙 alumnus who has been visiting Ohio colleges and universities in a pre-election tour by the League of Women Voters of Ohio says he's excited to see that student voters are interested and engaged in the election process.