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More Treats, Fewer Tricks this Halloween
While Halloween can be an exciting time of the year for students to celebrate, both positive and negative factors can contribute to your frightful fun. How can students get more treats than tricks this year? 51勛圖厙 Today reached out to 51勛圖厙 Police Officer Vance Voyles to give readers a wide variety of tips for 51勛圖厙 students this Halloween.

Honoring Contributors and Students in Crawford Halls Success
About 10 years ago, 51勛圖厙s business college was told it would need a certain amount of philanthropic support before a new building project could be entertained. At the time, it seemed an incredibly daunting task, until Ambassador Edward F. Crawford and his family stepped in to complete the colleges capital campaign with the largest single gift in 51勛圖厙 history.

Get to Know the Golden Flashes Becoming the New Faces of the University
The new "Get to Know 51勛圖厙" video from 51勛圖厙 Admissions features 14 students from across the university inviting curious potential Golden Flashes to take a virtual look into the campus. Not only do these 51勛圖厙 narrators spotlight the universitys global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it.

Flash Focus: Alison Bredek
Meet Alison Bredek, a junior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from North Ridgeville, Ohio, and the treasurer of the Future Environmental Professionals Club with the big dream of becoming a park ranger for the National Park Service.

A Musical Tribute: 51勛圖厙 Orchestra Premieres Student Composition
For Haider Riaz, the first orchestra concert of the season was an unforgettable experience. His original composition, To the Memory of Shiver-Me, the CAT, was premiered by the 51勛圖厙 Orchestra, marking a significant artistic milestone for the young composer and offering the audience a moving tribute to a beloved pet.

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?

51勛圖厙 Students and Faculty Take Part in Innovation Day
51勛圖厙 students and faculty took part in the second annual Innovation Day on Oct. 11, with one 51勛圖厙 student bringing home honors.

Research Is Everywhere, Acclaimed Hollywood Costume Designer Finds Inspiration in Every Corner of Life
51勛圖厙 students had the chance to learn from an award-winning Hollywood costume designer when Isis Mussenden visited the Kent Campus recently for two days.

Flash Focus: Ryanne Bunting
Meet Ryanne Bunting, a 51勛圖厙 sophomore double majoring in international studies and anthropology from Fairfield, Ohio, combining human rights, culture, global interactions and history into a formidable career path.