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‘I’m Going to Take a More Ethical Approach to Business Standards’
Senior business major says education-abroad trip to Kigali, Rwanda, provided a new view on seeing the humanity in others.
IN A FLASH: A View of The Capitol
Students participating in Kent State's Columbus Program in State Issues received a private tour of the Ohio Statehouse.
Flashes at the State Capitol
Immersive internship program puts Kent State students to work inside the Ohio Statehouse.

Finding Confidence and Courage in Self-Defense
Kent State alumnus helps students and members of the community find their confidence in learning self-defense.

IN A FLASH: Daring Mighty Things
An inspirational message welcomes visitors to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering's new expansion.

Handmade for the Holidays
It’s that time of the year again. Flurries are in the air, finals are looming and the Kent State University School of Art Annual Holiday Sale event is on its way. “There will be a variety of items on sale by various student organizations from the School of Art, so there will be a little bit of something available for everyone's needs or wants at every price,” said Associate Professor Andrew Kuebeck.

Fantastic Scholastic Book Fair Brings Nostalgia and Gift Ideas
Kent State University's Instructional Resource Center is hosting its 15th annual Scholastic Book Fair providing nostalgia and holiday shopping through Dec. 1 at 4:30 p.m.

Kent State’s Giving Tuesday Raises More Than $2.8M to Support Scholarships and Programs
Kent State University supporters once again joined together during the university’s Giving Tuesday campaign to raise more than $2.8 million to support a variety of student scholarships and programs.

Creating a Halftime Show That Wows
It’s college football Saturday. Kent State University fans are eager for a great game and a great halftime show. The Marching Golden Flashes take the field and ... look at them march! They’re forming the shape of a person. Now he’s dancing? How do they do that?

How Does ChatGPT Work, Anyway?
ChatGPT currently has over 180 million users as of August 2023. But how does this chatbot work? What are the potential impacts of its use in academia? How could its increasing utlization affect future grads and their careers?