It's not leftover decor from Kent's Rainbow Weekend, but a remnant of the weekend's rain that lingered on into the morning. This colorful display over Kent came and went very quickly as weather conditions changed from sunny, to rainy, to sunny again. Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Kent State Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description of what’s happening in the photo along with when and where it was taken....
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Kayla VanKirk
"Going out to eat with my friends and exploring Seoul was amazing! I would recommend a study abroad trip to Korea any day. The food, sights, culture, and experiences are amazing. Not only that, but Hanyang University offers a variety of classes ranging from science, math, literature, language, and culture. The campus is beautiful and the opportunities they provide make for a wonderful trip."
students and faculty took part in the second annual Innovation Day on Oct. 11, with one Kent State student bringing home honors. Doug Delahanty, Ph.D., vice president for research and economic development, said Kent State was well-represented at the event with many students entering the poster competition and several faculty and emeritus faculty members also giving presentations.Kent State is a top-tier research university and encourages a wide breadth of undergraduate student research.Tram Le, a Kent State senior computer science major in the College of Arts and Sci...