Welcome to Flash Focus! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life. Meet Andzelika Malkowski, a senior architectural studies and construction management double major from Parma, Ohio.When she was younger, Malkowski watched and helped her dad, who was a carpenter. This sparked an early interest in the world of the built environment. “I started with an architectural studies major with a business management minor, and two years in, I learned that I wanted to be more hands-on in the field, so I decided to add [a] construction management major a...

  During the weekend before Veterans Day, Hero's Ruck - Linking Pets to Vets and Kent American Legion Post 496 presented the Ruck for Pets and Vets to benefit and assist in the acquisition of companion animals from the Portage Animal Protection League for veterans and first responders.   A "ruck march" is a organized walk by people each carrying a heavy "ruck" (backpack) to honor military veterans. Participants and their companion animals were encouraged to pack their rucks with items like dog bones, cat toys or pet food for the Animal Protective League. The march bega...

 The advent of hybrid learning models, which blend traditional face-to-face instruction with online components, has transformed the landscape of education. This shift has opened new doors for student engagement, particularly in second language acquisition, where interaction, practice, and cultural immersion are key to success. One such example is the hybrid Intermediate Chinese Language course offered by Kent State University in partnership with Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School. This innovative approach has allowed students to bridge the gap between high school and college while ...

As the rapid advancement of technology and global interconnectivity continues, cyber threats simultaneously evolve and become increasingly prevalent. It is evident that there is an ever-growing need for professionals equipped with the skills to recognize and address the technical, criminal and social aspects of cybercrime.  Students in the Cybercriminology degree will take courses in information technology, computer science, sociology and criminology. They will be exposed to the technical, forensic, investigative, policy, regulation and governance aspects of cybercrime.  ...