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Students who won first - and second-place for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) were announced on Oct. 25 at a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium. 

Hoping that their small strides will raise money for the center, children from �Ը�������’s Child Development Center walked on the Kent Campus for their annual two-day Walk-a-thon event.

While most people his age were settled in their careers, 50-year-old Ron Sonedecker was learning to direct, winning awards and swapping computer code for camera shots. Enrolling at �Ը������� in 2023, the junior digital media production major has taken a long journey to get where he feels he belongs. 

Jennifer Mapes, an assistant professor of geography at �Ը������� University, developed an interactive mapping project that reimagines how people connect with the places they live. 

For Ashley Motley, what began as a childhood love of solving math problems — the “weird kid who enjoyed doing math homework,” as she puts it — has grown into a career at Medical Mutual, a Cleveland-based health insurance company, thanks to scholarships, supportive faculty, and hands-on preparation at �Ը������� University.

Cute and cuddly animal companions joined in the celebration of Flash the Mascot's birthday at �Ը������� Homecoming 2025.

�Ը������� University’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services enhances the experiences of adult, military-connected, and parenting students both in and out of the classroom. This June, Cassandra Pegg-Kirby became the associate director of adult and parenting student engagement for the center, leading to a renewed effort of support.

When the �Ը������� Golden Flashes football team took the field on Saturday, Oct. 11, fans at Dix Stadium looked to the sky as a �Ը������� Alta X drone released the official game ball before kickoff. The successful drop marked a first for �Ը������� and a milestone for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.

Spectacular sunshine, fun activities, a new parade route, visiting alumni and a decisive win at Dix Stadium make �Ը�������'s 2025 Homecoming/Flash's Birthday Bash a memorable experience for everyone.

The first thing you will learn about brothers Will and Ray Maynard is that they are twins –  not identical in looks, but in nearly all other aspects.

This fall, 4,023 first-year students joined the Kent Campus, marking the fourth time in five years that an incoming class has surpassed 4,000. The Class of 2029 brings a vibrant mix of experiences, perspectives and aspirations, poised to shape the future of the university and beyond.

 �Ը������� delivered a decisive homecoming performance, shutting down Massachusetts 42-6.

�Ը������� University held its annual Homecoming celebration Saturday, drawing alumni, students and community members to campus for a day of festivities centered around this year's "Flash's Birthday Bash" theme.

From full-time positions to seasonal internship opportunities, �Ը������� University students and alumni explored their career options and networked with professionals to learn more about future possibilities at the internship and job fair.

 Ivory Kendrick, �Ը������� University’s undergraduate student body president, was recently featured on an episode of the “Sound of Ideas” on Ideastream Public Media to talk about his role in providing free harm reduction supplies to people in the community.

Even the skies were reflecting blue and gold as a supermoon glowed above Flashbash, kicking off Homecoming Week at �Ը�������. 

With a multitude of electives, Kent Core and major-specific courses, �Ը������� students have generous options when scheduling spring courses. Here is some advice for working with your advisor along with some fun class suggestions.

Ashanti Mallit's childhood fascination with aviation led her to �Ը�������, where she is now a professional pilot major. She discovered �Ը������� through the United Aviate Program, a career development initiative that helps aspiring pilots transition to United Airlines as first officers.

A new film installation by artist Naeem Mohaiemen is attracting international attention for its exploration of the events of May 4, 1970, at �Ը������� University, and their lasting influence on American political and cultural identity.