Community & Society
‘Golden Flashes, Get Registered, Make a Plan and Get Out to Vote!’
A Kent State alumnus who has been visiting Ohio colleges and universities in a pre-election tour by the League of Women Voters of Ohio says he's excited to see that student voters are interested and engaged in the election process.
‘If We Don’t Vote, We Can Be Sure it Won’t Count’
As part of Kent State's Kent State Votes initiative, Flashes across campus are stepping up to help make sure that students are registered to vote, well informed and motivated to cast their ballots in November.
Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Voices & Rhythms’
Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. ºÚÁÏÍø collaborations commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture, kicking off the celebration was "Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance."
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.
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.
‘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 ºÚÁÏÍø community joined for the fourth annual open mic night Read-In to discuss banning and challenging books.
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.
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.
IN A FLASH: See Your Photo Here!
"IN A FLASH" offers unique views of ºÚÁÏÍø through the lenses of storytellers across campus. IN A FLASH invites anyone to share their Kent State-related photos at InAFlash@kent.edu.
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.