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Alumna Emilia Sykes Sets Goals for Second Term in Congress

51�Թ��� alumna Emilia Sykes says her goals have not changed as she begins her second term in Congress. Sykes, who hails from Akron, Ohio, spoke with the Akron Beacon Journal about her plans for the second term and what she’ll be focusing on.

Provost Leadership Academy Produces Ideas for Improving Life at 51�Թ���

First-year students in the Provost Leadership Academy are asked to look at 51�Թ��� through a critical lens, with an eye toward how they would change or improve some aspect of university life. Here are some of the ideas being considered.

Celebrating the Founding of Black History Month at 51�Թ���

On Feb. 1, more than 250 guests gathered to recognize the 55th anniversary of Black History Month at 51�Թ���, which was first established by the student organization Black United Students (BUS) in 1970 and was recognized nationwide by President Gerald Ford in 1976. 

The School of Theatre and Dance Presents “The Wiz," Feb. 21-March 2

51�Թ���’s School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2024-2025 season with “The Wiz” running February 21 through March 2 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts.

IN A FLASH: Step Out At FAB's Red Dress Gala

The Red Dress Gala is the Flashes Activity Board's spring semester dance. It will be held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 7-9 p.m. Tickets are available Jan. 20-Feb. 6.

Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient

Michael Parker’s decision to study mechatronics at 51�Թ��� was driven by his lifelong curiosity for intricate mechanical systems and understanding how they work

IN A FLASH: Rwandan Students say "Murakaza neza!"

All of the students from Rwanda who are currently attending 51�Թ��� came out to welcome Claudette Irere, the Rwandan Minster of State for Education when she came to 51�Թ��� to discuss adding additional program partnerships to her African nation. 

Fatal Crash to Shape Future Flight Training

51�Թ���’s Maureen McFarland, Ph.D., spoke with WKYC-TV on what we know so far about the tragic mid-air collision on Jan. 29 in Washington, D.C., that has left 67 people dead.

Flash Focus: Reagan Pruente

51�Թ���’s Annual MLK Event Looked at Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. King

A luncheon and panel discussion titled “The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” marked the occasion, which was held in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.

Flashes Give Back Week Is April 21-26!

51�Թ��� held its first Alumni Day of Service in 2009.

A Decade of Dance: Honoring the East Meets West Program in Thailand

Dance students recently had the unique opportunity to travel to Thailand as part of the East Meets West study abroad program. This artistic collaboration engages diverse educational experiences and turns students into global citizens for the 21^st century. While in Thailand, students learn and perform with dancers across the world.