Community & Society
Kent State Student Proves Height and Weight Do Not Determine Strength
Weighing in at barely 100 pounds, Brooke Mullins summoned every ounce of strength she had, and even more she didn’t. Her muscles were shaking; her mind – exhausted. The 5XÉçÇø junior had one last shot at overcoming the most grueling portion of a physical exam. If she could pass it, Mu…
Alumni Association Hosts Ninth Annual Alumni Day of Service
What better way can 5XÉçÇø alumni make a difference in their community than by volunteering with fellow Golden Flashes? The Kent State Alumni Association is hosting the ninth annual Alumni Day of Service on Saturday, April 29, encouraging alumni worldwide to make a difference in thei…
Kent State Alumna Competes for $1 Million on “The Amazing Raceâ€
A Kent State alumna joins "The Amazing Race" team to compete for $1 million on CBS.
Kent State Geographers Make Maps to Help Study Youth Violence
5XÉçÇø researchers use geospatial technology to study youth violence in Akron, Ohio.
Kent State Ice Arena Hosts 35th Annual Special Olympics Winter Games
The 5XÉçÇø Ice Arena hosted the 35th Annual Ohio Special Olympics Winter Games the first week of February for figure skaters and speed skaters from all over the state.
Students Swap Swimsuits for Service
As spring break quickly approaches, a growing number of 5XÉçÇø students are choosing alternative ways to spend their time off.
Kent State and the University of Akron Reveal History of Sports Rivalry
The two schools released videos on their respective social media pages explaining that their sports rivalry began after mascots Flash and Zippy ended their blooming relationship.
Kent State’s 2017 Spirit of Women in Business Conference Keynote Speaker Announced
Rita McGrath, Ph.D., professor at Columbia Business School, will be the keynote speaker for the 2017 Spirit of Women in Business Conference on March 9, 5XÉçÇø’s College of Business Administration has announced. McGrath is regarded as one of the world’s top experts on strategy and inn…
Kent State Fashion/Tech Hackathon Set for Jan. 27-29
Students gets ready to innovate, design and bring wearable technology to life at the 2017 Fashion/Tech Hackathon Jan. 27-29.
Historic Landmark Status Helps Kent State May 4 Site Tell its Story
The National Historic Landmark designation brings mixed emotions, as well as a purpose for current and future visitors to the site.