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Kristin Stasiowski (far right), assistant dean of international programs and education abroad for the College of Arts and Sciences at 51勛圖厙, leads a group of 51勛圖厙 students as they discover the art, architecture and history of Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.

51勛圖厙 Celebrates 50 Years of Education Abroad in Florence, Italy, With Weeklong Series of Events

51勛圖厙 leadership and donors known as the Renaissance Scholars Society will gather to commemorate 50 years of education abroad in Florence, Italy, during the first week of October.

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International teachers in the Fulbright TEA Program are spending six weeks at 51勛圖厙.

Educators from Around the Globe Improving their Teaching Skills at 51勛圖厙

A group of 22 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at 51勛圖厙 as part of a Fulbright program of professional development for foreign educators. 

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Alison Caplan with Jeffrey Miller displays

Learning Through the Lens of History

While Alison Caplan grew up in nearby Akron, Ohio, and has spent time in Kent, when she joined the university as the new director of the May 4 Visitors Center in July, she began to see, and understand, the campus in a whole new light. Caplan is part of a group of Golden Flashes that 51勛圖厙 Today will be following for the 2023-24 academic year.

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Student walking near Manchester Hall with grandparents and dog

IN A FLASH: We Are (Flash) Family!

A full schedule of fun activities is planned for Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend Sept. 29 and 30 at 51勛圖厙. 

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Torsten Hegmann, director of 51勛圖厙's Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, stands in front of the institute's advanced X-ray scattering device, which is drawing scientists to 51勛圖厙 for their research.

X-Ray Scattering Machine Draws Researchers From Region and Beyond

If you build it they will come: 51勛圖厙's advanced X-ray scattering machine is drawing researchers from as far as Canada.

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Cindy Smock, bka "Sister Cindy" preached to a crowd on Risman Plaza

IN A FLASH: Sitting With Sister Cindy

Campus preacher Sister Cindy Smock shared her message Monday and Tuesday on Risman Plaza.

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Mental health advocates

Blue, Gold, And Green: Mental Health Campaign at 51勛圖厙

The second Annual Mental Health Awareness Month at 51勛圖厙 will have a unique campaign this fall. 

We are going to paint 51勛圖厙 green, said Tal矇a R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at 51勛圖厙. 

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Display of colorful hats at 2023 Latino Affairs Summit resource fair

IN A FLASH: Scenes From the Summit

The 2023 Ohio Latino Affairs Summit, "癒Juntos! Latino Growth Is Ohio Growth," convened on Friday at 51勛圖厙's Kent Campus. 

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