Student Life
Division Of Student Life Honored for Fifth Straight Year
For the fifth consecutive year, the Division of Student Life at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has been recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) - College Student Educators International and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.
IN A FLASH: Flashes, Saddle Up!
The Flashes Activities Board brought some cowboy fun to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø with the FAB Wild West Rodeo. Presented inside the Kent Student Center Ballroom, the activities mechanical bull-riding, line dancing, a Skee-Ball shooting gallery and a free 51³Ô¹ÏÍø cowboy hat giveaway!
Helping Military Students Earn the Credit They Deserve
Through the Veterans Affairs Work-Study program, the Credit Transfer Office – which plays a key role in supporting students through their academic journey from processing transfer credits from another institution to awarding Advanced Placement credits – hired a student worker to enhance the office’s operations. She's already making a difference.
Spring Break With a Purpose
For 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors Leadership Academy, spring break took a more impactful approach by traveling to Buffalo, New York, to work with the local community, specifically children.
Students Score in Sports Broadcasting Through Hands-on Production Experience
51³Ô¹ÏÍø continues to excel in hands-on learning, as shown by the ESPN+ livestream broadcast of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Men’s Basketball team’s victory over the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Produced entirely by digital media production undergraduates in the School of Media and Journalism, what could have been a chaotic, high-profile evening was business as usual.
Flash Focus: Jordan Gallegos
Meet Jordan Gallegos, a senior and member of the Honors College from Hudson, Ohio, who is navigating three majors and three minors.
IN A FLASH: Grill '72 Has A New Home
Grill '72, a popular on-campus dining location serving made-to-order burgers, fries and more - including breakfast - had a grand re-opening celebration in its new location on the lower level of the Kent Student Center.
Like Father, Like Daughter
After graduating from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø nearly 50 years ago, James Begam is experiencing déjà vu as his daughter, Scarlett, is embarking on the same nursing program he completed in 1978.
Exercise Science Program Training Students for Success
Have you ever considered other ways you can benefit from exercise beyond working out? 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s exercise science program gives students the chance to explore the field of exercise through various concentrations, opportunities and events.
Brains on Their Minds: I Promise Fourth-Grade Students Have Fun Learning Science
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’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.