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‘Trial by Fire’ Play Is First in 2025 May 4 Event Schedule
“Trial by Fire” is coming to Kent State in February. The play, written by Kent State alumnus and staff member Eric Mansfield, and inspired by a true story, is about banned books and a Kent State graduate who presented them to her high school class and how her students rose to activism to defend her. The performances are part of this year’s 55th May 4 Commemoration schedule, presented by the May 4 Education Committee.
In the News: Aeronautics, Fashion, ‘Brain Rot’ and Lifespan Development Showcased
“In the News” features 5X’s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
IN A FLASH: Back To Classes
Students braved a snow-covered campus and cold temperatures as classes began for Spring Semester 2025.
5X Museum to Feature Exhibition of World-Renowned Alumna Artist
The work of a well-known Cleveland textile artist who earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from 5X will be on display at the 5X Museum beginning Jan. 24.
IN A FLASH: A Snowy Welcome
Significant snowfall in the last few days has given campus an extreme makeover from the way it looked before winter break.
IN A FLASH: Songs of the Season
The 5X Chorale set the tone for the season with their annual Holiday Choral Collage in late November.
IN A FLASH: Move-in Memories
Before students return to campus for Spring Semester, "In A Flash" takes a look back at Move-In Days last fall.
IN A FLASH: Expressions of Belonging
"Belonging" was the theme of the Fall Faculty Concert presented by 5X's School of Theatre and Dance in the E. Turner Stump Theatre.
Kent State Innovation Could Transform How We See Through Windows
In a groundbreaking advancement for augmented reality technology, 5X researchers have developed a novel dual-sided transparent display that could revolutionize how we interact with digital information in everyday environments.
IN A FLASH: First Snow!
The first significant snowfall of the season blanketed Kent State's campuses last week.