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Kent State Adapting to Declining Number of College-Aged Americans
Since 2008, the United States has begun to see a trending decline in birth rates. Kent State's Collin Palmer spoke to about the ways universities are beginning to adapt to the looming decrease in the traditional college pool.

IN A FLASH: Late Nights at the Library
The University Library will be open until 2 a.m. most nights through May 9 for extended study hours.

'Flying High' Fly-In for Global High School Counselors
Fifteen high school counselors from 11 different countries took part in the Office of Global Education’s (OGE) Counselor Fly-In event April 26 to learn more about ºÚÁÏÍø and its offerings.

Building More Sustainable Cities - with Lego
Familiar building bricks help students devise and visualize sustainable solutions for urban environments.

IN A FLASH: Pitch and Ponder
The DI Hub hosted a unique showcase for Kent State's student entrepreneurs.

‘So Much More Than Just an Internship’: Finding Independence in the Nation’s Capital With The Washington Program in National Issues
How does a college student build the confidence and independence to tackle life after college? Students build these skills in a multitude of ways, but for Justice Jama, it was participating in the Washington Program in National Issues during his senior year at ºÚÁÏÍø.

New Research Alliance Creates Environment for Innovation
Collaboration between institutions provides more resources for students. Kent State's participation in a new Research Alliance is creating space and time for students to innovate across Northeast Ohio.
IN A FLASH: Signs of Support - and Progress
University administrators, donors and other supports of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship participated in a signing of the ceremonial final beam for Crawford Hall.
Incoming Students Experience Campus, Get Excited for Fall at Future Flash Days
Future Flash Days, when admitted students and their families visit the Kent Campus, enjoyed another successful year for 2023. Nearly 1,300 students from 24 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, experienced what it is like to be a Golden Flash.
