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IN A FLASH: Going Global On Campus

Feb. 10-14 is I Heart Travel Week at Kent State. There are international activities scheduled on each day, culminating on Friday with the Global Safari Fest. 

Global Safari Fest is a Fabulous Finish to I Heart Travel Week

It’s Kent State’s biggest international event of the year. Providing a fantastic finish to I Heart Travel Week’s five days of activities, Global Safari Fest celebrates Kent State’s international students with performances, a country fair and global cuisine.  

100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Community

Reflecting on the words of prominent figures in history can present opportunities to discover new perspectives and have important discussions surrounding social issues. This is exactly what happened at the 100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Beloved Community event organized by the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Events Committee. 

One Year In, Cannabis Education Program Sees Strong Growth

Since launching in January 2024, more than 200 students have enrolled in Kent State's online cannabis education program.

IN A FLASH: Zapping The Zips

Kent State’s Golden Flashes women’s basketball team celebrated 50 years of women’s basketball with “gold-out” game victory over their arch-rivals, the Akron Zips. 

Kent State's Business Analytics Students Continue to be in High Demand

Students who graduate from the business analytics program in Kent State’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship are a testament to the program’s excellence.

Dropping the Needle – and the Stream - Gen Z Loves Vinyl

Vinyl record collecting has been a hobby since the first needle hit those grooves, but today’s college-age generation may be single-handedly helping keep this trend alive and thriving. But what is the draw to vinyl over more accessible and portable media such as MP3s and streaming services for Gen Z?

Award-Winning Psychology Researcher Seeks to Advance Math Cognition

Spring Enrollment Highlights Positive Trend as More Students Choose Kent State

Positive growth. That’s the outlook on current and future enrollment following the release of ������’s 15-day report, which locks in enrollment numbers for the spring semester based on the preponderant headcount on the 15th day of the term. 

Kent State Student Organization Awarded Prestigious Satellite Program

������'s AstroFlashes CubeSat club has been selected for the University Nanosatellite Program, marking a significant milestone in student-led aerospace research.

IN A FLASH: Celebrating the Lunar New Year

To celebrate the Lunar New Year last week, University Culinary Services offered a special menu of Chinese dishes at Eastway Center.

Flash Focus: Christopher Shaffer

Meet Christopher Shaffer, a senior aerospace engineering major with a minor in physics, from New Bern, North Carolina, whose curiosity in sciences paved the way for his academic career.

A Fashionable Use of Artificial Intelligence

Lauren Copeland understands the importance of becoming familiar with artificial intelligence – and balancing technology with human thought and creativity – to train students to be confident in their skills and what they can provide to the industry. Her Fashion Fundamentals class was recently tasked with creating shoe designs using an AI platform.

‘The Legacy of Being a Kent State Nurse’

Henderson Hall’s auditorium was filled with nursing students, excitement and a little nervous energy during this year's White Coat Ceremony, where second-year nursing students donned their white coats and made a pledge to provide the highest quality care and service to their patients.  

Antonio Gates Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Antonio Gates has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025, becoming the second Kent State alumnus to earn football's highest honor, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.

‘Where Art, Fashion and Education Intersect’

������ Museum, under the leadership of director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., J.D., is becoming a dynamic hub for creativity, fashion and education. Liska was recently featured in a Cleveland.com article highlighting some of her current initiatives and her focus on increasing student involvement.

‘Sacrifice is a Silent Decision That Makes the Loudest Impact’

In getting into the role of the lead character in "Trial By Fire," a play about banned books and activism, a Kent State student keenly feels the connections between the themes in the play and the university’s history of activism. 

Kent State School of Fashion to Induct Shoe Design Icon Donald J Pliner Into Hall of Fame

In April 2025, the iconic designer will be recognized as the 2025 inductee of ������’s School of Fashion Hall of Fame, which Pliner considers the highest honor of his life. Joining Pliner at his induction ceremony will be his wife, muse and design partner, Lisa, who has been by his side for the past 28 years. 

In the News: Gratitude and Graduation, Criminology, Drone Law, Going Green

“In the News” features ������’s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action. 

Kent State Partners With Brazilian University for Autism Research Seminar

������’s Neurodiversity Research Initiative has partnered with the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), for a three-day seminar on autism research.

IN A FLASH: Caring Hands

The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of a nursing students clinical rotation and reinforces their commitment to compassionate care. 

Brewing Success: The Sweet Journey of Creating ‘Zonuts’

Every weekend, ������ junior marketing major Zoe Noel travels throughout northeast Ohio, filling the streets with the aroma of coffee and freshly made donuts.  

Kent State Fashion Week 2025

The annual Fashion Show is the main event in the School of Fashion's Fashion Week. 

What Housing Will Your Dollar Get You in Kent?

Alumna Emilia Sykes Sets Goals for Second Term in Congress

������ 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 Kent State

First-year students in the Provost Leadership Academy are asked to look at Kent State 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.

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

������’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 ������ 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 Kent State came out to welcome Claudette Irere, the Rwandan Minster of State for Education when she came to Kent State to discuss adding additional program partnerships to her African nation. 

The Future of Video is Here, Now

A team of four students from the School of Emerging Media and Technology in the Interdisciplinary Projects course pioneered the use of Depthkit 3D video at Kent State and created an engaging dance video in collaboration with the School of Theatre and Dance and Design Innovation.

Fatal Crash to Shape Future Flight Training

������’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

Kent State’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!

������ 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.