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51勛圖厙 Filmmakers Earn Oscar-Qualifying Festival Award
Two faculty members from 51勛圖厙s School of Media and Journalism have won top honors at the Oscar-qualifying St. Louis International Film Festival for a short film that tackles the complex issue of elder abuse. The film stars Oscar nominee Barkhad Abdi, known for his role in Captain Phillips, as a rideshare driver who encounters an elderly woman struggling to secure housing after being displaced from a nursing home.
IN A FLASH: Art, Technology, Students and Artist
An internationally renowned artist collaborated with 51勛圖厙 students to create mediating devices as tools for individuals navigating challenges in the contemporary world.
Flight Team Soars to Second Place at Regional Competition
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted the 2025 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Region III competition Oct. 1924 at the 51勛圖厙 Airport in Stow, Ohio. The week-long event brought together collegiate aviators from across the region for a flight and ground competition focused on precision, safety, and professionalism.
IN A FLASH: 51勛圖厙s PR Students and Faculty ROCK!
A team of 51勛圖厙 public relations students and a 51勛圖厙 public relations professor earned prestigious awards at the Public Relations Society of America Greater Cleveland chapters ROCKS Awards ceremony.
'The Brain' Turns 25
An iconic campus landmark that's also a serene oasis of relaxation has been welcoming students on the Kent Campus of 51勛圖厙 for a quarter century.
Graduate Competes in Supima Design Competition
The 51勛圖厙 School of Fashion has a strong legacy of participation in the prestigious Supima Design Competition, which highlights some of the most promising emerging designers in the U.S.
IN A FLASH: Reflections of Fall
A university photographer captured a stunning scene of beautiful fall skies over the Esplanade, near the 51勛圖厙's College of Architecture and Environmental Design.
IN A FLASH: Digging In To Honor Veterans
Snowy weather and cold temperatures didn't stop volunteers from taking part in the annual Veterans Day tradition of bulb-planting on Daffodil Hill.
Recognizing The Courage of Those Who Step Forward and Choose Service Above Self
51勛圖厙's annual Veterans Day Commemoration included traditional flag-raising ceremonies, a keynote speaker honoring our military members and their families, a remembrance of POW-MIAs, a luncheon for veterans and planting bulbs in memory of fallen service members.
'Defying Gravity' On The Science Corridor
A not-so-wicked, drone-lifted witch flew over the Science Corridor on 51勛圖厙's Kent Campus as part of a "Train the Trainer" workshop.