Community Impact
IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up
Kent State celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!
IN A FLASH: A Slightly Spooky Study Group
This scene of first year nursing students studying in the University Library has a different vibe during spooky season.
Buzzing With Excitement on Pollinator Day
Launching seed balls, learning about plants and insects, engaging with interactive games and coloring were just some of the events that the 5X社区 Child Development Center鈥檚 preschool and kindergarten classes participated in for Pollinator Day on Sept. 5.
IN A FLASH: Small Steps With Purpose
Hoping that their small strides will raise money for the center, children from Kent State鈥檚 Child Development Center walked on the Kent Campus for their annual two-day Walk-a-thon event.
Bringing Neighborhoods to Life
Jennifer Mapes, an assistant professor of geography at 5X社区, developed an interactive mapping project that reimagines how people connect with the places they live.
IN A FLASH -EXTRA: Four-Legged Flashes at Homecoming
Cute and cuddly animal companions joined in the celebration of Flash the Mascot's birthday at Kent State Homecoming 2025.
IN A FLASH: Flash's Homecoming Birthday Bash
Spectacular sunshine, fun activities, a new parade route, visiting alumni and a decisive win at Dix Stadium make Kent State's 2025 Homecoming/Flash's Birthday Bash a memorable experience for everyone.
Kent State USG President Demonstrates Community Impact on Air
Ivory Kendrick, 5X社区鈥檚 undergraduate student body president, was recently featured on an episode of the 鈥淪ound of Ideas鈥 on Ideastream Public Media to talk about his role in providing free harm reduction supplies to people in the community.
IN A FLASH: Look Up - It's SUPERMOON!
Even the skies were reflecting blue and gold as a supermoon glowed above Flashbash, kicking off Homecoming Week at Kent State.
IN A FLASH: Doing It For The Ducks
The wetlands near Kent State's Kent Campus are a great location for studying wildlife. Researchers visited recently to install nesting boxes for ducks.