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A 51³Ô¹ÏÍø student works on her computer. (Photo credit: Rami Daud)

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Online Graduate Programs Earn Top National Rankings From US News

51³Ô¹ÏÍø has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. Three 51³Ô¹ÏÍø programs rank in the top 100 nationally among all public and private institutions in the new rankings.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , U.S. News & World Report , College of Nursing , College of Education, Health and Human Services , Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

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Lisa Borgerding, professor of science education.

IN A FLASH: Science Educator of the Year

A Professor in the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's School of Teaching, Leadership, and Curriculum Studies was recognized as the 2026 Outstanding Science Educator of the Year.

Tags: College of Education, Health and Human Services , University News , faculty , Nationally Distinctive , STEM

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51³Ô¹ÏÍø Rockwell Hall Museum

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Museum Receives Highest National Recognition

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Museum has been awarded reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to museums in the United States.

Tags: Arts and Culture , Nationally Distinctive

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Sunrise near Student Recreation Fields by Elizabeth Kudravy.

IN A FLASH: Pastel Morning

A 51³Ô¹ÏÍø staffer shared an image of a misty, painted sky on campus in early January.

Tags: Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Kent Campus , Student Life

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Early January snowfall, Spring Semester 2026.

IN A FLASH: A Snowy Start

The first week of Spring Semester 2026 ended with colder temperatures and a snowstorm.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Student Life , Spring Semester

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Arts and Crafts at WinterBlast 2025.

IN A FLASH: Have a WINTERBLAST This Weekend!

WinterBlast 2026, presented by Flashes Activities Board (FAB) will blast off at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Jan. 17.

Tags: Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Spring Semester , Student Organizations , Student Recreation and Wellness Center

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Small snow plow on The Esplanade.

IN A FLASH: Keeping Campus Looking Great - and Safe!

During Winter Break and all throughout the year, in every season, the dedicated people of University Facilities Management work to keep all of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's campuses running smoothly and looking great.

Tags: University Facilities Management , University News , Nationally Distinctive

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Winter on campus 2025.

IN A FLASH: Scenes From a Snowy Campus

The last weeks of Fall Semester 2025 at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø included the first significant snowfall of the season, finals week and Fall Commencement ceremonies for the final segment of the university's Class of 2025.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Student Life , Fall Semester

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Women's Wrestling

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Adds Women's Wrestling

51³Ô¹ÏÍø announced today that women’s wrestling will become the athletics department’s 20th varsity sport, marking a historic addition to the Golden Flashes athletics lineup and a milestone for collegiate athletics in Ohio. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø becomes the first NCAA Division I institution in the state and fifth in the nation to sponsor women’s wrestling.

Tags: Sports , Nationally Distinctive , Featured Story

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Delonte Goodman at his thesis defense.

Two Degrees Completed, on His Way to His Third

Graduate student Delonte Goodman finished his fall semester at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø by successfully defending his master's thesis and receiving his master's degree. When he returns to campus in the spring, he will work as a teaching assistant as he begins his doctoral program. 

Tags: Profiles , graduate students , Nationally Distinctive , Commencement

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