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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.

Celebrating the Founding of Black History Month at Kent State

On Feb. 1, more than 250 guests gathered to recognize the 55th anniversary of Black History Month at Kent State University, which was first established by the student organization Black United Students (BUS) in 1970 and was recognized nationwide by President Gerald Ford in 1976. 

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

Kent State University’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

Now a project engineer at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., alumnus Michael Parker, ’02, uses the skills he developed while pursuing dual degrees in mechatronics engineering and mechatronics engineering technology at Kent State to launch a successful and fulfilling career.

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. 

Fatal Crash to Shape Future Flight Training

Kent State University’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!

Kent State University 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.

IN A FLASH: Deck the Walls!

Happening in the first few weeks of the fall and spring semesters, the on-campus poster sale is a Kent State tradition.