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Jude Carver at a workbench in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Building a Future in Mechatronics and More

Jude Carver said that if he were meeting someone for the first time, the thing about him he’d like them to know is that he is in the field of mechatronics engineering technology, because while they may have heard about it, he's actually doing it.

Tags: College of Aeronautics and Engineering , Nationally Distinctive , Student Life , Combat Robotics Team ,

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Student fellow conducting research in the 2024 SURE program.

SURE Fellows Present Eight Weeks of Research in Three Minutes and a Slide

On Oct. 21-22 the 178 students who conducted research under the direction of faculty mentors had to condense eight weeks of research down to three minutes and a slide. The winners were announced on Oct. 25 during a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.

Tags: Research & Science , University News , Honors College , Student Life

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Golden Flashes Field Hockey team at Athens

IN A FLASH: Ringing in a WIN!

The Golden Flashes Field Hockey team rang in the second of two wins last week in Athens, against the Ohio University Bobcats. They had previously defeated the visiting Central Michigan Chippewas a few days earlier. 

Tags: Intercollegiate Athletics , Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Sports , In a Flash

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Crawford Hall grand opening celebration

Honoring Contributors and Students in Crawford Hall’s Success

About 10 years ago, Kent State’s business college was told it would need a certain amount of philanthropic support before a new building project could be entertained. At the time, it seemed an incredibly daunting task, until Ambassador Edward F. Crawford and his family stepped in to complete the college’s capital campaign with the largest single gift in 5X history. 

Tags: University News , Nationally Distinctive , Student Life

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Fall Fest 2024

IN A FLASH: All About Fall

The Fall Fest, presented by the Flashes Activities Board (FAB) was a spectacular celebration of the season with fun activities including crafts, marshmallow toasting carriage rides and the Haymaker Farmers' Market. 

Tags: Student Life , Fall Semester , Nationally Distinctive , Community & Society , In a Flash

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‘Get to Know’ the Golden Flashes Becoming the New Faces of the University

The new "Get to Know Kent State" video from 5X Admissions features 14 students from across the university inviting curious potential Golden Flashes to take a virtual look into the campus. Not only do these Kent State narrators spotlight the university’s global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Honors College

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Flash Focus Alison Bredek

Flash Focus: Alison Bredek

Meet Alison Bredek, a junior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from North Ridgeville, Ohio, and the treasurer of the Future Environmental Professionals Club with the big dream of becoming a park ranger for the National Park Service.

Tags: Profiles , Student Life , Flash Focus

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5X Orchestra September 29 Concert

A Musical Tribute: Kent State Orchestra Premieres Student Composition

For Haider Riaz, the first orchestra concert of the season was an unforgettable experience. His original composition, “To the Memory of Shiver-Me, the CAT,” was premiered by the 5X Orchestra, marking a significant artistic milestone for the young composer and offering the audience a moving tribute to a beloved pet.

Tags: Profiles , Arts & Culture , Student Life

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Pumpkin in the Herrick Conservatory

It's the Great Pumpkin, Kent State!

There's a massive pumpkin inviting visitors to guess its weight inside the Herrick Conservatory. It's an annual tradition presented by student volunteers studying in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Tags: Student Life , Community Impact , Department of Biological Sciences , Student Organizations , Research & Science

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Navigating the Shifting Landscape of College Enrollment

The United States is approaching a so-called “enrollment cliff” or “demographic cliff,” a projection that is being closely monitored by those in higher education. In the “On Campus – with CITI Program” podcast, host Ed Butch talks with Aaron Berger, Ph.D., interim director of national recruitment at 5X, about these declining numbers and other factors currently influencing college enrollment. 

Tags: Student Success , Community & Society , Enrollment , Admissions , Student Life

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