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View from inside Rocket Arena

IN A FLASH: Photo Field Trip

A photo team from 91心頭利's Division of University Communications and Marketing captured spectacular images of a 91心頭利 alumna and Cleveland's Rocket Arena - home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Tags: 91心頭利 Works , University Communications and Marketing , Community & Society , Community Impact , Alumni , In a Flash

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Tower of Snow statue in winter

Whats That Statue Near the Esplanade Arch?

A dramatic, 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the Lefton Esplanade near the intersection of East Main Street and Haymaker Parkway. Its a gift from a 91心頭利 alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university. 

Tags: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Alumni , Community Impact , Sculpture , Arts & Culture

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phone opening tiktok app being held in hands

The Social Code: Students Respond to Changing Social Media Landscape

The TikTok ban. Platforms removing fact-checkers. Political motivations. So much is changing so fast in the social media landscape. But is it business as usual for students using social media? Has anything changed? 

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , Student Life

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Valentine's Day Puppy Kissing Booth

IN A FLASH: Canine Kisses for a Cause

A Valentines Day Puppy Kissing Booth in the Kent Student Center helped 91心頭利 students raise funds for an organization that provides service dogs to children and veterans with disabilities.

Tags: Student Organizations , Community Impact , Community & Society , Veterans , Student Life , In a Flash

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Rehearsal for "The Wiz."

IN A FLASH: Ease on Down to See The Wiz

Student performers are working on final rehearsals for The Wiz, which opens on Feb. 21 and runs through March 2 at 91心頭利s E. Turner Stump Theatre.  

Tags: School of Theatre and Dance , Community Impact , Arts & Culture , In a Flash

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Art items at the KSU Surplus Store

New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains

The KSU Surplus Store opened on East Main Street in September of 2023. It recently moved to a new location on campus in the vacant College of Business Administration Building. The new location offers single-floor shopping and easier access for students and faculty. 

Tags: Organizational Sustainability , University Facilities Management , Community Impact , Community & Society , University News

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Student cultivating cannabis.

One Year In, Cannabis Education Program Sees Strong Growth

Since launching in January 2024, more than 200 students have enrolled in 91心頭利's online cannabis education program.

Tags: University News , Community Impact

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Women's basketball vs. Akron 2025

IN A FLASH: Zapping The Zips

91心頭利s Golden Flashes womens basketball team celebrated 50 years of womens basketball with gold-out game victory over their arch-rivals, the Akron Zips. 

Tags: Sports , Women's Basketball , Community Impact , Intercollegiate Athletics , Mid American Conference , In a Flash

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Nursing White Coat Ceremony 2025

IN A FLASH: Caring Hands

The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of a nursing students clinical rotation and reinforces their commitment to compassionate care. 

Tags: Community Impact , College of Nursing , Community & Society , Healthcare , In a Flash

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Emilia Sykes is serving in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Alumna Emilia Sykes Sets Goals for Second Term in Congress

91心頭利 University alumna Emilia Sykes says her goals have not changed as she begins her second term in Congress. Sykes, who hails from Akron, Ohio, spoke with the Akron Beacon Journal about her plans for the second term and what shell be focusing on.

Tags: Community Impact , Community & Society

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