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IN A FLASH: On With the Show!

It's "showtime" in the ����ɬ���� School of Theater and Dance as the halls and studios are alive with activity as students get into the routine of Fall Semester. 

Wick Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Large Gathering of Poets

Maggie Anderson, the founding director of ����ɬ����’s Wick Poetry Center, was the first to offer words of verse to begin the three-day celebration of the center’s 40th anniversary.

����ɬ���� Student Explores Sustainable Practices in Ohio’s Growing Cannabis Industry

Pamela Brigger, a senior majoring in

Alumna Serving Lattes and Lineups

The scent of freshly brewed coffee fills the air while voices from the NFL Network play on the televisions in the background. Sports memorabilia and artwork cover every wall. This is State Champs Coffee, downtown Kent’s new alumna-founded sports coffee shop and streetwear brand.

Historian's New Book Gives 360-Degree View of May 4 Tragedy

Brian VanDeMark, a historian with the United States Naval Academy, has written a new book “����ɬ����: An American Tragedy.” He will participate in a panel discussion at ����ɬ���� on Sept. 27.

President Diacon to Tout Success of ‘����ɬ���� Works’ Initiative at Annual Bowman Breakfast

����ɬ���� President Todd Diacon will discuss a topic near and dear to his heart – ����ɬ���� Works – at this year's Bowman Breakfast. The initiative launched in 2023 and highlights recent graduates and programs preparing students for success wherever they go across Ohio.

Flash Focus: Cheer Co-Captains

Once a Golden Flash ...

The Class of 2028 is both strong in size and in academic success, boasting an outstanding 3.61 GPA. It's the largest incoming class to the Kent Campus since 2019 and the eighth-largest incoming class in the university's 114-year history. 

����ɬ���� Board of Trustees Welcomes Class of 2028, Congratulates University for Strong Enrollment

The ����ɬ���� Board of Trustees welcomed the Class of 2028 during its regular quarterly meeting held Sept. 18 in Crawford Hall and congratulated the university administration for this year’s strong enrollment.

LaunchNET Supports: Destination Dream

"LaunchNET was always there to assist with my business goals while navigating the ups and downs of being a college student." - Jada Hobson, Founder of Destination Dream

Pledges, Pastries and the President

The Flashes Vote Festival on Risman Plaza celebrated National Voter Registration Day, National Beignet Day and what Todd Diacon, president of ����ɬ���� called "our civic duty." 

IN A FLASH: ‘Have You Met ����ɬ����'s President?’

����ɬ���� President Todd Diacon was an important part of this year's Flashes Vote Festival as he engaged students, distributed free ����ɬ���� Votes t-shirts and helped them get information about voting in the coming elections.