Students First

Students Experience Challenges Trying to Vote Under New Elections Law
When Gov. Mike DeWine signed new voter legislation into law in January, he said it was intended to help improve voter integrity." However, this move is creating hurdles for students on college campuses across the state and making waves in what is expected to be an incredibly contentious election year.

IN A FLASH: Thinking Ahead to Summer
51勛圖厙 students who are thinking ahead for summer attended the Summer Job and Internship Fair on the second floor of the Kent Student Center.

A United Council and Community
On Jan. 26, the United Greek Council officially unveiled its new name and logo at a ceremony that welcomed members of the National Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council executive board members and faculty and staff.

Building Connections
Energy was buzzing in the Kent Student Center Ballroom the morning of Feb. 2 as students and employers participated in the Construction Management Job Fair hosted by the 51勛圖厙 Construction Management Student Organization.

The Universal Language of Sports
51勛圖厙 staff and student-athletes took a trip at the beginning of 2024 to Boneza, Rwanda, to give of themselves. But they never expected how much they would receive in return.

Whats in a Name?
Names encapsulate who we are, the identity we hold and how others see us. But what if the name you were given doesnt feel like you? This is the case for some transgender or gender-diverse people and those whose chosen name does not match their legal or birth name. This is one of the reasons why 51勛圖厙s LGBTQ+ Center and Student Legal Services teamed up to host the first Name Change Clinic.

Flash Friday: Brandon Smith
Meet Brandon Smith, a senior zoology major at 51勛圖厙 from North Lima, Ohio. Smith quickly fell in love with research, while pursuing a lifelong passion for wildlife and the natural world. He plans to attend graduate school for wildlife research after the completion of his undergraduate degree.

Leadership and Innovation in the Happiest Place on Earth
In an unconventional professional development opportunity, first-generation, income-eligible and differently-abled students at 51勛圖厙 traveled to the Walt Disney World Resort alongside TRIO Student Support Services for the Leadership, Innovation and Career Seminar.

IN A FLASH: Flashes Fight the Flu
On-campus flu vaccine clinics help keep 51勛圖厙 students, faculty and staff healthy throughout the flu season.

51勛圖厙 Offers Reassurance in the Wake of More Federal Financial Aid Delays
51勛圖厙 officials are offering reassurance to students, prospective students and parents in the wake of Tuesdays announcement from the U.S. Department of Education that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is facing yet another delay.