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Rain on fall leaves, by Vance Voyles

IN A FLASH: The Small Things of Fall

A photo submitted by a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Today reader captures the small-scale beauty found on campus in fall. 

Tags: 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Police Services , University News , Fall Semester , Nationally Distinctive , Student Life

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Members of the College of Public Health meet at the Major/Minor Spotlight

Ready for a Major Exploration

With more than 370 majors to choose from at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, it can be overwhelming for some students to choose their major and career path for them.  This October the Exploratory Advising Center is hosting its first-ever Exploration Month to help exploratory students find their interests and explore the different majors and opportunities 51³Ô¹ÏÍø offers.

Tags: University News , Students First , Student Life

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Pres. Diacon addressing the Reimagining the Academy Conference

Reimagining the Academy Conference Brings Together 3 Top Universities

A transformational conference on 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Kent Campus brought together three of Ohio's top universities.

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Tram Nguyen was drawn to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø after seeing one of the tragic May 4, 1970, and learning the sacrifices the students made.

As Enrollment of Vietnamese Students Grows, Some Feel Connection to May 4

Vietnamese student Tram Nguyen made a connection to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø when she saw a picture of student Jeffrey Miller after the May 4 shooting. Recently she visited the Prentice Parking Lot Memorial Marker dedicated to Miller.

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Delia Brennan performing at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Farmers' Market

IN A FLASH: Music in the Marketplace

A 51³Ô¹ÏÍø student's music and song provided the perfect accompaniment to the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Farmers' Market.

Tags: Student Recreation and Wellness Center , Community Impact , Community & Society , University News , University Culinary Services , Student Life

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David Dix, retired publisher of the Kent Ravenna Record-Courier, was the speaker for the Oct. 17, 2023, Bowman Breakfast.

Bowman Breakfast: Celebrating 60 Years of Town-Gown

More than 250 leaders from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the city of Kent came together Tuesday for the 60th annual Bowman Breakfast, an event aimed at celebrating the strong relationship between the city and the university. 

Tags: University News , Community & Society , Community Impact

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An August storm damaged the May 4 Memorial.

Team Works Diligently to Locate Granite for Repairs to May 4 Memorial 

Repairs on the May 4 Memorial are estimated to take five to six months following approval to proceed with the project, according to Joseph Graham, university architect. 

Tags: University News , Community and Society , May 4

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CH-47 Chinook helicopter parked on Centennial Field, with ROTC students boarding

IN A FLASH: Night Flight

51³Ô¹ÏÍø ROTC students had a special early morning pick up on campus for their weekend exercises.

Tags: Army ROTC , Community Impact , University News , University Communications and Marketing

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Mental health exhibit in student center

Mental Health Strategy Group Making A Difference At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

Phase II of 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Mental Health Strategy implements university-wide efforts to promote a healthy and well campus community. 

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Homecoming Parade at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Celebrates ‘It’s a Flash World’ at This Year’s Homecoming

The streets of Kent, Ohio, will be filled with blue and gold as 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni, students, parents, employees and community members gather for this year’s Homecoming, with a full slate of events Oct. 20-21.

Tags: University News , Homecoming , Alumni , Students First , alumni-news

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