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Shaping Student Futures One Pathway at a Time

Fostering Pathways for Bright Futures is an innovative program within 51勛圖厙's University Outreach and Engagement that provides academic, emotional and social support while connecting young people to opportunities in higher education. It's making a real impact for students.

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Flash Focus: Jordan Anamasi

Meet Jordan Anamasi, a senior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from Avon, Ohio, whose passions have grown for and through her experiences with nature.

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Convenience and Connection Drive Thriving Campus Life

51勛圖厙 is experiencing a healthy demand for on-campus housing as more students recognize the benefits of living in the heart of campus. For many students, it is not just about the proximity to campus and classes but also the connection. 

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KSU Mobile for Flashes on the Go

Keeping up with 51勛圖厙's campus, classes and events can be a challenge. However, the updated 51勛圖厙 mobile app (KSU Mobile) has a new refreshing look that makes it more user-friendly and tailored to both student, faculty and staff needs.

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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 51勛圖厙's campuses running smoothly and looking great.

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IN A FLASH: Scenes From a Semester - Fall 2025

Student photographers working in University Communications and Marketing helped capture the moments and memories of Fall Semester 2025.

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Fall Commencement 2025

IN A FLASH: Scenes From Fall Commencement

51勛圖厙 conferred degrees to more than 2,400 new graduates in Fall Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13 at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

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Stress Free Zone Fall 2025

IN A FLASH: De-stressing with Dogs

Dogs plus snacks plus craft activities has been a proven formula for reducing student stress during finals week. 

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The "Flash Fiction" panel at Akron ComicCon

Taking Their Stories From Concept to ComicCon

Last summer, 12 51勛圖厙 students in the university's Visual Communication Design program worked with Route Eight Studios to learn about the real-world challenges artists face in creating comic books. "Flash Fiction" is the result - an anthology of stories written and illustrated by students creators. 

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Brianna Benson, assistant director of Community Engaged Learning, is one of the many unsung heroes at 51勛圖厙.

Unsung Heroes Abound at 51勛圖厙

Perhaps the best word to sum up Brianna Bensons role at 51勛圖厙 is caretaker.

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