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LaunchNET cut the ribbon on its new suite of offices within the Design Innovation Hub/

Kent State LaunchNET Celebrates 10 Years, Unveils New Space in DI Hub

Kent State University’s LaunchNET celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday and cut the ribbon on its new office suite in the Design Innovation Hub.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community & Society, LaunchNet Kent State

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Horse-drawn Carriage Rides at Fall Fest

Falling For Kent State

Students braved the cold weather Thursday night to attend Fall Fest, an event held by the Flash Activities Board (FAB) on the Centennial Green. The event featured coffee mug giveaways, horse-and-carriage rides and snacks.  

Tags: Student Life, Students First

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The Unity Walkway on Manchester Field, Kent Campus

IN A FLASH: Recognizing 70 Years of History

The Unity Walkway on Manchester Field honors the rich history of Kent State's Black and Latinx fraternities and sororities. 

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, Students First

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Powerpoint from the LGBTQ+ about International Pronoun Day

Pronouns Are More Than Words, They Represent Identity

On International Pronoun Day, the Kent State University LGBTQ+ Center held an event honoring all pronouns. The importance of respecting pronouns was explained and a group discussion was led to further examine the complexities of genders and pronouns.

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, Students First

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Kirk Magnus' Restored Murals

Late Kent State Professor’s Legacy Lives On Through Oral History By Students

The late Kirk Mangus was an art professor at Kent State University renowned for his ceramic art, sculpture, drawings, paintings and murals.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Kent State senior Maya McDaniel will become one of the university's youngest students to receive a bachelor's degree. (Screenshot courtesy of WEWS News 5 Cleveland)

Kent State Senior Has Kept a Secret: Her Age

Kent State University student Maya McDaniel began her collegiate journey at age 14. Now a 17-year-old senior, she is set to graduate with a degree in game design and a minor in computer science and also set to become one of the youngest students to receive a bachelor’s degree from the university.

Tags: Student Life, Profiles, Students First, College Credit Plus

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Sophomore Kylee Welter and her cats on Risman Plaza.

IN A FLASH: Cool Cats on Campus

A beautiful, fall day on campus brings everyone outdoors. 

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A Golden Flash walks on a path of golden leaves near Eastway Center.

IN A FLASH: Paths of Gold

Fall leaves and bright sunshine are adding the gold to the "blue and gold" on our campuses.

Tags: Student Life, Fall Break

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Screenshot of ScholarshipUniverse webpage

Where on the Web? ScholarshipUniverse, the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ of Scholarships

Students who are frustrated with the scholarship process are getting the help they need with ScholarshipUniverse. This installment of “Where on the Web?” features an easy and accessible scholarship finder for Kent State University students.

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Bracelet with Flashes printed on it

Kent State Entrepreneurship Major Finds Success with Hand-Stamped Jewelry Company

For as long as she can remember, Lauren Hollis has enjoyed being an entrepreneur. Her love for entrepreneurship began as a young child as she made bookmarks from strips of paper and sold them door to door in her neighborhood.

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Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship