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Hispanic Heritage Month Voices & Rhythms Discussion

Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Voices & Rhythms’

Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. Kent State University collaborations commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture, kicking off the celebration was "Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance."

Tags: Arts & Culture, Diverse Kent State, Community & Society

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Legacy Project Students

IN A FLASH: Capturing Generational History

Students in Kent State's Long Term Care Administration program met with local senior citizens to create a book that shared their life stories. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, College of Education Health and Human Services, Arts & Culture

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AI-Generated image of a young woman entering a polling location

First-Time Voters Prepare to ‘Do Their Part’

Students across campus anticipate voting for the first time in a presidential election, prompting a mix of feelings ranging from excitement to anxiety.

Tags: Community Impact, Student Life, Community & Society

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Fourth Annual Read-In 2024

‘Stand for Your Rights’ Headlines Annual Read-In

Think about a time you finished reading a book that provided a new meaning and connection to you. Now imagine that book that changed and shaped a part of you being banned, unavailable to new readers. The Kent State University community joined for the fourth annual open mic night Read-In to discuss banning and challenging books.

Tags: Community & Society, Student Life, Community Impact, Students First

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Ariane Robinson - 2024 Homecoming Queen

IN A FLASH: Scenes from Homecoming 2024

Homecoming Weekend at Kent State came with a full schedule of events including a parade, alumni activities, a tailgate and a football game at Dix Stadium.

Tags: Homecoming, Student Life, Students First, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Kent State Athletics Logo on Main Street

IN A FLASH: The Road to Homecoming

All around campus - and on the streets of Kent -  there are signs that it's almost time for Kent State to erupt in a Blue and Gold celebration for Homecoming Weekend. 

Tags: Homecoming, Student Life, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News

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Call for Photos -Squirrel

IN A FLASH: See Your Photo Here!

"IN A FLASH" offers unique views of Kent State University through the lenses of storytellers across campus. IN A FLASH invites anyone to share their Kent State-related photos at InAFlash@kent.edu.

Tags: Community & Society, Photography, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Kent State Today

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Pop-Up Pantry photo by Record-Courier

The King, The Queen and the Pop-Up Pantry

Members of Kent State’s 2024 Homecoming Court will be among the students working with Flashes Fighting Hunger and the Kent Health Department at a Pop-Up Pantry created to help community members in need. 

Tags: Division of Student Life, Community Impact, Homecoming, Community & Society, Community Engaged Learning

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State Champs Coffee store front

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.

Tags: Community & Society, Sports, Community Impact

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Flashes Vote Festival 2024

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 Kent State University called "our civic duty." 

Tags: President Todd Diacon, Voting, Undergraduate Student Government, Students First, Community & Society

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