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IN A FLASH: Kent State in Pakistan

Kent State staffers travel the globe to share all that's great about our university and recently traveled to Pakistan to meet with high school students and counselors. 

Her Campus Kent State Takes Top Honors in National Competition

The �鶹���� student organization Her Campus took top honors from its national organization for a week of events the group held in April to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

Crawford Hall Nears Completion

Anticipation grows as construction on the new home of Kent State's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship nears completion. The university's newest and largest building will house innovative, state-of-the-art spaces for learning, collaboration and engaging in valuable, hands on business experiences. 

‘There Is So Much More to Medicine Than Just Science Classes’

Kent State student Elizabeth Marhefka recognized as ARI-AHEC’s 2024 Scholar of the Year. The senior biology and premed student was honored for her passion for medicine and commitment to community engagement.

IN A FLASH: Bringing Their Best

The final weeks of the Spring Semester bring a flurry of activity to the College of Architecture and Environmental Design as students prepare to present their final projects. 

Notre Dame College Students Are Finding a Home at Kent State

Kent State welcomes Notre Dame College students with a streamlined transfer process.

IN A FLASH: Into the Woods!

Each spring, students in Kent State's Child Development Center look forward to "Bioblitz." It's a day spent in the woods near their center with exploration, discovery and hands-on learning about nature. 

Kent State Student Recognized as ARI-AHEC’s 2024 Scholar of the Year

Meet Elizabeth Marhefka, a �鶹���� biology and premed student whose exceptional dedication to community service and academi

IN A FLASH: It's Nunsense!

The whimsical musical "Nunsense" takes the stage at Kent State's Porthouse Theater from July 5 - 13. 

IN A FLASH: ‘BEE’ on the Lookout

A Kent State researcher is asking Flashes to "BEE" on the lookout for bees on the Kent Campus. She would like people to capture photos of the bees and then send them to her for use in a research project. 

IN A FLASH: The Tradition of ‘Manchester Beach’

On sunny days, in the weeks before finals, students can be found catching rays in the grass on Manchester Field, between the Kent Student Center and Eastway Center. 

Kent State Closed July 4 for Independence Day

�鶹���� will be closed July 4 to observe Independence Day. No classes are scheduled on the holiday, and university offices are closed. The university will resume normal operations on July 5.

IN A FLASH: Welcome, Royal Thai Embassy

When representatives from the Royal Thai Embassy visited Kent State's Kent Campus, they  toured nursing labs and met with students who have received scholarships through the embassy. 

Spring 2024 Publications, Presentations and Recognitions

The College of Nursing is proud to recognize the achievements of our talented alumni, students, faculty and staff.

Exercise and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Emerging Research from Dr. Meghan Edmondson

According to the National Institute for Mental Health, nearly 11 percent of children in the United States aged 5-17 have been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a common neurodevelopmental disorder that results in difficulties with focused attention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity.

The Power of Resiliency: A Kent State Nursing Alum Story

Long before �鶹���� College of Nursing alum Stephen Baldwin, BSN ’24, ever stepped foot on the Kent Campus

Corey Conners to Represent Canada at Paris Olympics

Former �鶹���� men's golf standout will need to update his resume to read "two-time Olympian", as the Listowel, Ontario native has been nominated to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Industry Spotlight - MAGNET

became an Official Corporate Partner of Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering during the 2024 spring semester.

‘Now Is the Time to Do What You Want’

Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with Kent State Today through her final two semesters at Kent State in our "Year with a Flash" series. Most recently, as she prepared for graduation, McGreal shared her thoughts about her journey with an inspiring message for other Kent State students. 

Alumna Strives for Access for All as CEO of College Now Greater Cleveland

In an announcement about her new role, Michele Scott Taylor expressed her commitment to enhancing educational access and supporting the local community’s economic vitality through higher education – sentiments that align with Kent State’s commitment to higher education access for all.

Kent State Named Most Affordable Ohio College

In its 2024 Best Colleges analysis of more than 700 four-year colleges, Money ranked Kent State as the most affordable college in Ohio. 

An Enduring Love: Kent State Nursing Spring Graduates Celebrate Engagement

Older Adults with Chronic Illness Use Generative AI Images to Reminisce on their Lives

Using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to create images, �鶹���� College of Nursing faculty members Janet

�鶹���� College of Nursing Partners with Girard High School

�鶹���� College of Nursing and Girard High School are working together to help Girard High School graduates obtain a Bachel

Homecoming 2024: Celebrating the Class of 1974

�鶹���� will welcome alumni back to campus for its annual Homecoming celebration on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Celebrating Kent State's Flying Flashes: They Brought Home the Gold

It was a time to celebrate with victories by Flying Flashes team 52 Peyton Turner and Alyssa Sheehan, who won first-place Intercollegiate Class in the 2024 Air Race Classic and a second Kent State team that finished in the top 10.

‘Dazzling Day and Night’ Pairs with Old Hollywood Style as New Exhibits Debut at Kent State

The �鶹���� Museum celebrated the opening of two new fashion collection exhibits, one of which honors the Kent State School of Fashion’s founders and another the style of Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn. During the celebration, retiring museum director Sarah Rogers was honored, and incoming director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., was introduced.

IN A FLASH: A Campus Community Partnership in Stark County

A campus trail and community bench commemorate the productive partnership between �鶹���� at Stark, Stark State College and Stark Parks. 

IN A FLASH: AI and Architecture

An exhibit in the Armstrong Gallery, inside Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design, explores the intersection of digital and physical realities using artificial intelligence and digital fabrication. 

IN A FLASH: Definitely NOT Our Mascot

A Kent State staffer spotted an unusual visitor atop a section of the University Library. 

IN A FLASH: Kent State's Smallest Scientists

Curious, young minds from the Child Development Center enjoyed hands-on learning about the ways the world works during a visit to Kent State's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 

Transportation Secretary Praises Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering as ‘Future of Aviation’

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited �鶹���� touring the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and telling students that “the future of aviation leadership is in your hands.”

Accessibility Impresses Parent at Perfect Moment

Julia Keahey, video and digital marketing coordinator for University Housing and Culinary Services, shared a touching story on LinkedIn about "an interaction with a parent that will forever stay with me."

LaunchNET Supports: Bradley Smith

We began working with as he was building up what is now , a financial education platform for students that gamifies the learning experience. He most recently launched the Wayz to Wealth board game to support this mission — we've already snagged two copies for the office and have had a blast engaging visiting high school students with it.

As a LaunchNET client, Brad has pitched at the 's ideaLabs competition, received funding via our Morgan Startup Grants, and participated in our end of semester Small Business Showcase.

IN A FLASH: Central Catholic Visits Kent State

High school juniors and seniors from Cleveland Central Catholic visited Kent State's Twinsburg Academic Center to learn about careers in nursing. 

IN A FLASH: Welcome Tri-C Students!

Kent State's College of Nursing welcomed students from Cuyahoga Community College to the simulation lab on the Kent Campus for a tour and demonstration.